Papua New Guinea will host the Chinese Naval Vessel, Qi Jiguang for three days. A training ship that will be arriving in Port Moresby on Tuesday (tomorrow).
Qi Jiguang is on a midshipman training mission and departed Qingdao, China on the 4th of September. Two Indonesian and two Thai midshipmen participated in the internship training.
The Chinese Naval vessel sailed into Indonesia’s Port of Surubaya for the first time on 17th September. On a three day goodwill visit and departed on 20th of September.
The ship is expected to sail into Port Moresby tomorrow (26th of September). Stopping for a three day visit before continuing it’s journey to Fiji.
During these visits, naval officers onboard from five countries are expected to participate in the internship training.
For Papua New Guinea Defence Force, the Maritime Element will host the Chinese visitors. Beginning with a welcome ceremony scheduled for tomorrow at 10am at the Old PNG Ports Wharf.
Since 2018, PNG has hosted Chinese Naval ships almost annually, beginning with the Chinese floating hospital known as Daishan Dao or Ark Peace.
For Qi Jiguang, it will be the second visit into Port Moresby after its 2019 visit.
The visit to Indonesia, PNG and Fiji is part of the China’s International Military Cooperation.
This training aims to improve operational adaptability and capability of Chinese Naval Officer Cadets, strengthened Maritime Cooperation. And building mutual trust with the countries visited.
Qi Jiguang has recently visited other Asian countries on similar Goodwill visits. Including Vietnam, Philippines Thailand and Brunei in June.
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