A Russian-Chinese detachment of ships has begun patrolling

A detachment of ships of the Russian Navy and the naval unit of the People's Liberation Army of China (PLA Navy) have begun joint patrols in the Asia-Pacific region, a source in the Navy told Izvestia. Earlier, the unit took part in the "Maritime Interaction-2025" exercise.

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Surface ships, submarines and rescue vessels take part in the maneuvers.

The crews replenished supplies from the support vessels and went to the designated area.

"Joint patrols take place every year after the Maritime Interaction exercises, which have been held since 2012. The main goal is to work out joint actions. During the patrol, various tasks are being worked out: monitoring the situation in the patrol area, joint maneuvering, performing anti—aircraft and anti-submarine defense tasks, providing mutual assistance in various situations, refueling ships," Rear Admiral of the reserve Mikhail Chekmasov told Izvestia.

The joint patrols are carried out within the framework of international military cooperation between the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China, the Rear admiral added.

"According to the decisions of the two heads of state, Russia and China are strategic partners in both the civil and military spheres. On this basis, such measures are being worked out. This ensures the safety of navigation in the Asia-Pacific region," concluded Chekmasov.

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