The Chinese Navy Escort Task Group (ETG) 162, comprising MSL Destroyer NANNING, MSL Frigate SANYA, and Supply Ship WEISHANHU arrived Nigeria on Sunday with the intent of strengthening bilateral relationship between the two countries.
The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Chi Jian Chun, said that the visitation of the Chinese envoy, would also enhance maritime security within West Africa.
Chun said that the delegation from China was big with more than 700 people and three ships to Nigeria.
“The visit is to further deepen the relationship the two countries have with one another and also seek to strengthen and improve our relationship and cooperation with each other.
“This visit demonstrates the harmony and symphony between Nigeria and China,” he said.
The ambassador said that China and Nigeria would continue to work together and promote peace and harmony while also seeking ways to make contributions to the international community.
