CCTV News: According to the official account of "Ministry of National Defense Release", on the afternoon of February 14, Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson of the Ministry of National Defense, released a message on recent military issues.
Reporter: Recently, the Chinese naval fleet went to Pakistan to participate in the "Peace-2025" multinational maritime joint exercise. This is the first time that the Chinese military has participated in a joint exercise between China and foreign countries this year. Please introduce the relevant situation further. Zhang Xiaogang: At the invitation of the Pakistani army, a Chinese naval fleet composed of the missile destroyer Baotou ship and the comprehensive supply ship Gaoyouhu ship participated in the "Peace-2025" multinational maritime joint exercise from February 6 to 11. During the port and coastal activities, the Chinese naval fleet conducted exercise consultations, professional exchanges, ship visits and other activities with the maritime forces of participating countries; during the joint maritime exercise, they carried out joint anti-pirate, search and rescue, air defense and other subject drills with participating troops of various countries. This participation in the exercise promoted exchanges and cooperation between the Chinese Navy and the maritime forces of the participating countries, demonstrating the determination to jointly safeguard maritime security. The Chinese military will continue to actively fulfill its international responsibilities and obligations and contribute to the maintenance of world peace and stability with practical actions.