Chinese naval fleet visits Egypt's Alexandria port

Two Chinese warships arrived at the Egyptian port of Alexandria on Thursday (August 15, 2024) for a friendly visit. This is also the first time that a Chinese naval fleet has visited the port of Alexandria in nine years.

According to Xinhua News Agency, the 46th Chinese Navy escort fleet, Jiaozuo and Honghu, arrived at the Egyptian port of Alexandria on August 15, starting a five-day friendly visit.

During the visit, the fleet will carry out official visits, deck receptions and other exchange activities. Chinese and Egyptian naval officers and soldiers will visit each other's ships, conduct professional exchanges, and hold football friendly matches and other activities.