The first time a Turkish admiral in China!

The establishment of diplomatic relations between Turkey and the People's Republic of China 40 On the occasion of the anniversary of frigate TCG Gemlik (F-492) came to the city of Shanghai in China.

Turkish Naval Task Group (TDGG) connected, commanded by Rear Admiral Sinan Ertugrul Frigate Gemlik, Shanghai welcomed by Senior Colonel Vu Veyhua.

At the ceremony, Rear Admiral Ertugrul, Colonel Vu'ya, escort ships coming to meet them are affected selamlamalarından said.
The attachment, and a welcoming ceremony in Beijing, Shanghai Maritime Başkonsolu Assistant Military Attaché Lieutenant Colonel Mustafa Omer Seyran Embassy and other officials were also present.

A short press conference on board the Admiral Ertugrul, visits, establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries 40 within the scope of the anniversary events, he said.

- "THE FIRST TIME IN CHINA FOR A Turkish Admiral" -

Rear Admiral Ertugrul, emphasizing the importance of navies in peacetime, for the first time a Turkish officer to the rank of admiral said China made the port visit.

Reminiscent of the relations between Turkey and China are based on very old dates Ertugrul, the recent visits made between the two countries said that improved relations with each passing day.

Ertugrul, bilateral relations, not only for themselves, but also in terms of world peace and stability is also important, he added.

This visit is a touchstone between the two countries expressed the hope that Ertugrul, also answered questions from members of the Chinese press.
Rear Admiral Ertugrul frigate and a fleet of providing information about TCG Gemlik, the fleet is currently the vicinity of the Mediterranean, he noted that the country for visits to Shanghai with TCG Gemlik.

Rear Admiral Ertugrul, Turkey and China, while pointing to the distance between the remote, through distance yakınlaştığını navies, so that bilateral relations had improved even more.

Also plays an important role in the peace and stability in navies Ertugrul noted, members of the press in China and explained the technical features of the Frigate TCG Gemlik, Turkey complete construction of the software system is emphasized.

Ertugrul, TDGG'nin task within the framework of the Gulf of Aden, the United Nations peacekeeping operations, and joined the fight against the pirates, and it reminded me of the importance of the region pointed to the strategic level.

Rear Admiral Ertugrul, China, Japan, after leaving the state during the Ottoman frigate Ertuğrul sank join in the ceremony of a memorial service for those killed in disaster reported.

After the press conference was given detailed information about the frigates and ship tour of Chinese journalists.

Ship anchored in the center of the city's seafront promenade outside of Shanghai Vaytan, 4-day port visit and will be opened to the public.

The ship, currently China's northern shores, especially due to an approaching typhoon, leaving the day before the expected date of 4 August, are expected to go to Japan.

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