Chinese Navy Sail Training Warship ‘Po Lang’ Arrives in Colombo for Formal Visit

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October 09, Colombo (LNW): The Chinese Navy’s sail training warship, ‘Po Lang’, arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit and was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy with traditional naval honors. The 86-meter-long vessel, which serves as a training platform, is crewed by 130 personnel, including 35 officer cadets.

During their stay in Colombo, the crew will explore various tourist attractions in Sri Lanka, and Sri Lanka Navy personnel will have the opportunity to participate in operational briefings aboard the ship.

The ‘Po Lang’ is set to depart from Colombo on October 11, marking the conclusion of the visit.

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