Article Posted on : - Nov 28, 2011

China's Guangzhou-class destroyer 'Wuhan'. A file photo

BEIJING (BNS): Two warships of Chinese Navy are on a five-day official visit to Kuwait, according to an official media report.

The PLA Navy's destroyer 'Wuhan' and frigate 'Yulin' docked at Kuwait's Shuwaikh port on Sunday, the Xinuha news agency reported.

This is the first visit by the Chinese naval vessels to the Middle-Eastern country after the two sides established diplomatic ties 40 years ago, the report said.

The flotilla was part of the ninth Chinese naval convoy to conclude its escort mission in the Gulf of Aden and waters off Somalia.

The flotilla would visit Oman after its stay in Kuwait, the report said.

China is expanding its military reach beyond the Asian continent by establishing new defence alliances which it says will contribute to global peace, stability and development.