China gives two ships to Pakistan Navy

Islamabad: China has handed over two ships to Pakistan Navy for joint security along the sea route of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor .

The Chinese officials, who reached Gwadar aboard the ships, handed the ships over to their Pakistani counterparts at a ceremony at Gwadar Port.

Commander of Pakistan Fleet vice-admiral Arifullah Hussaini received the ships, which have been named after two nearby rivers Hingol and Basole, an official statement said. The Chinese government will provide two more ships namely Dasht and Zhob to Pakistan Navy.