TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – Chinese Navy vessels berthed at Iranian southern port of Bandar Abbas on Thursday.

The flotilla, which includes Chang Chun destroyer, Chao Hu replenishment, Jin Zhou frigate and a helicopter, are visiting Iranian port in a bid to strengthen friendly ties between Tehran and Beijing and boost maritime cooperation.

The staffs of the flotilla are slated to visit port cities of Bandar Abbas and Qeshm as well as to meet some officials.

Joint maneuver is also on agenda for the Chinese flotilla and Iran’s Navy units on the 4-day visit.

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