To strengthen its bilateral ties with Nigeria and bolster maritime security in West Africa, a Chinese Navy Escort Task Group (ETG) 162, comprising the MSL Destroyer NANNING, MSL Frigate SANYA, and Supply Ship WEISHANHU, arrived in Lagos on Sunday.
While the Chinese warship MSL Destroyer NANNING docked at Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) Berth 21, the remaining two ships stayed at anchorage.
The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Chi Jian Chun, stated that the port call was a precursor to the upcoming visit of the Chinese envoy from July 2 to 6, 2023.
He emphasized that this visit, along with the presence of a large delegation from China, consisting of over 700 individuals and three ships, aimed to enhance maritime security in West Africa.
The visit is to further deepen the relationship the two countries have with one another and also seek to strengthen and improve the relationship and cooperation with each other.
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