Chinese Navy visits Ghana for first time

Chinese guided-missile frigate Yancheng docks at the Port of Tema of Ghana on June 4, 2018

The 28th Chinese naval escort taskforce visited Ghana, marking the first time Chinese naval ships have visited the country.

Guided-missile frigates Yancheng and Weifang, and supply ship Taihu, arrived at the Port of Tema on June 4 on a four-day visit.

The taskforce’s commanders will meet with Ghanaian military and government officials while sailors will hold exchange activities with Ghanaian forces.