Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy Sail Training Warship ‘PO LANG’ departs Island

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy Sail Training Warship ‘PO LANG’ which arrived in Sri Lanka on 08th October 2024, departed the island today (11th October), on successful completion of its formal visit. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Colombo port, following naval traditions.

Meanwhile, the Commanding Officers of the ship, Commander Ma Wenyong called on the Commander Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe at the Western Naval Command Headquarters on 08th October. In addition, he also met with the Vice Chancellor of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara, before the crew members of the ship played a friendly basketball match with the students of KDU.

While the ship was in Colombo, the crew took the opportunity to explore some of the country's tourist attractions. They also participated in various programmes designed to foster camaraderie between the two navies. Moreover, Sri Lanka Navy personnel attended briefings on the operational functions of the visiting ship.