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Chinese training warship arrives in Sri Lanka

08 Oct, 2024

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The Chinese People?s Liberation Army Navy Sail Training Warship ?PO LANG? arrived at the port of Colombo, Sri Lanka on Tuesday.

The ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions, the Sri Lanka Navy said.

PO LANG is a 86-meter-long Sail Training Vessel crewed by 130 personnel including 35 Officer Cadets.

The Commanding Officer of the ship, Commander Ma Wenyong was scheduled to call on the Commander of the Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe at the Western Naval Command Headquarters.

Crew members of the ship are set to participate in a series of programmes organized by the Sri Lanka Navy to strengthen the camaraderie between the two navies, the Sri Lanka Nagy added.

In addition crew members of the ship will explore some of the tourist attractions of the country, during their stay in Colombo. Additionally, Sri Lanka Navy personnel will have the opportunity to participate in briefings on the operational functions of the ships as well.

Concluding the formal visit, ?PO LANG? will depart the island on 11th October. (Colombo Gazette)

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