China held first joint drill with NATO in Gulf of Aden
Q. Which of the following country held their first joint drill with NATO ships for anti-piracy patrols in the Gulf of Aden?- Published on 30 Nov 15a. India
b. Saudi Arabia
c. China
d. South Africa
ANSWER: China
- Chinese naval forces involved in anti-piracy patrols in the Gulf of Aden have held their first joint drill with NATO ships carrying out the same mission.
- The exercise will help improve communications between ships on anti-piracy duties so that China and NATO can together maintain maritime security and stability in the Gulf of Aden.
- China said it was in talks with the Horn of Africa country Djibouti to build logistics "facilities" to support Chinese peacekeeping and anti-piracy missions.
