The Tatmadaw (Navy) delegation led by Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Admiral Htein Win paid a goodwill visit to the People’s Republic of China on 14 September at the invitation of Deputy Commander of the PLA Navy Vice Admiral Cui Yuzhong with the aim of enhancing friendship and cooperation between the Myanmar Tatmadaw (Navy) and the China’s People’s Liberation Army (Navy) and arrived back in Yangon by air on the evening of 20 September.
During the trip, the Myanmar Tatmadaw (Navy) delegation visited the China’s People’s Liberation Army (Navy) Headquarters in Beijing on the afternoon of 16 September. The delegation was warmly welcomed by Deputy Commander of the PLA (Navy) Vice Admiral Cui Yuzhong and senior military officers.
The Commander-in-Chief (Navy) and the Deputy Commander of P LA (Navy) took the salute of the Guard of Honour and inspected it. Next, the facts about the PLA (Navy) were presented at the hall of the Headquarters.
They exchanged views on further cooperation between the two navies of both countries and training affairs. In the evening, the delegation members attended the dinner hosted by the Deputy Commander of the China’s PLA (Navy).
On 17 September, the Admiral and party visited the Destroyer Xining at the North Sea Fleet in Qingdao. The commanding officer conducted them round the destroyer.
At the North Sea Fleet Headquarters, the North Sea Fleet Commander and senior military officers welcomed the Tatmadaw (Navy) delegation with the Guard of Honour and explained facts about the fleet.
The Admiral and party visited the Navy Submarine Academy of the China’s PLA (Navy) on 18 September. The commandant of the academy clarified the history of the academy and training measures. The delegation members viewed round the library, the simulator and trainers in the academy headquarters and visited the naval museum.
On 19 September, the Admiral and party visited the Shanghai Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard where officials conducted them round the shipyard.
While in China, the Admiral and party also visited the Lingguang Temple, the Great Wall and other landmarks.
MNA/TTA
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