The participating forces of China and Singapore gather at a military port in Zhanjiang, South China's Guangdong province, Aug 29, 2024. China and Singapore will hold a joint maritime exercise near Zhanjiang in Guangdong province, South China. [Photo/Xinhua]
The militaries of China and Singapore will conduct "China-Singapore Exercise Cooperation 2024" joint maritime exercise in waters and airspace near Zhanjiang city, South China's Guangdong province, from Friday to Thursday, according to the annual plan of both sides, a Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday.
Wu Qian, the spokesperson, told a news briefing in Beijing that during the exercise, both sides will conduct drills on joint maritime strikes, maritime resupply, joint search and rescue, and boarding and inspection operations.
This photo taken on Aug 29, 2024 shows the Singaporean navy's No 72 frigate at a military port in Zhanjiang, South China's Guangdong province. China and Singapore will hold a joint maritime exercise near Zhanjiang in Guangdong province, South China. [Photo/Xinhua]
This marks the third time the two militaries have held this series of exercises, which is conducive to further enhancing mutual trust and friendship, as well as promoting pragmatic exchanges and cooperation between the two armed forces, he said.
According to a report by Xinhua News Agency, the participating forces from both sides assembled on Thursday.
The participating forces of China and Singapore gather at a military port in Zhanjiang, South China's Guangdong province, Aug 29, 2024. China and Singapore will hold a joint maritime exercise near Zhanjiang in Guangdong province, South China. [Photo/Xinhua]
