Chattogram: Three Chinese Navy ships-'Tang Shan', 'Da Qing', and 'Tai Hu'-arrived in Chattogram, Bangladesh, today for a five-day goodwill visit. Upon their arrival, the Chief Staff Officer to the Commander of the Chattogram Naval Area welcomed the ships' officers and sailors. In keeping with traditional customs, a Navy band performed during the welcoming ceremony.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, high-ranking officials from the Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh, Chinese nationals, and senior officials from the Bangladesh Navy were present to welcome the vessels. Earlier, the Bangladesh Navy ship 'BNS Umar Farooq' greeted the visiting ships as they entered Bangladeshi waters.
A delegation comprising the commanding officers of the visiting ships and the Chinese Military Attach© to Bangladesh is scheduled to pay courtesy calls on the Commander of the Chattogram Naval Area, the Commander of the BN Fleet, and the Chairman of the Chattogram Port Authority.
During their stay, the officers and sailors of the visiting ships will have the opportunity to tour Bangladesh Navy vessels and bases, as well as visit various scenic and historical sites in Chattogram. Bangladesh Navy personnel will also visit the Chinese ships. The visit provides naval personnel from both nations the opportunity to observe each other's operations and professional standards and to exchange views.
The Chinese Navy ships are scheduled to depart from Bangladeshi waters on September 21.