Chinese warship arrives at Port Zayed in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: A Chinese naval contingent has berthed at Port Zayed in Abu Dhabi, starting the first visit by Chinese warships to the UAE.

The warships which will remain for four days in Abu Dhabi, are part of the People's Liberation Army's (PLA) contributions to the international naval deployment in the Gulf of Aden to protect commercial ships and oil tankers from piracy.

Rear Admiral Shaikh Saeed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Deputy Commander of the UAE Navy, Chinese Ambassador Gao Yusheng and Senior Colonel Teng Hong, Chinese Military Attache in Abu Dhabi, were at the reception ceremony.

Shaikh Saeed welcomed the contingent, noting the UAE's outstanding defence and security relations with China.