The nine-day "Sea Guardians 2020" exercise consists of two sessions: joint training in Karachi and live-fire drills in northern parts of the Arabian Sea. [Photo/Xinhua]
The operation will enable the two navies to test and improve their technical and tactical capabilities, maintain regional marine security, learn from each other and enhance the level of cooperation and synergy, according to the Pakistan Navy.
China sent four ships from the naval force of the PLA Southern Theater Command-CNS Yinchuan, a Type 052D destroyer; CNS Yuncheng, a Type 054A frigate; CNS Weishanhu, a Type 903 supply ship; and CNS Liugongdao, a submarine rescue vessel.