'Peace-13' multinational maritime military drill held in Pakistan

（People's Daily Online）  08:03, March 08, 2013  

The "Peace-13" multi-national maritime military exercise organized by the Pakistani Navy was held in Karachi and the adjacent waters in Pakistan from March 4 to 8.

24 warships, 25 aircraft and special operation forces from 14 countries including China, Pakistan, the United States, the United Kingdom and Japan participate in the exercise.

The 14th escort taskforce of the Navy of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) dispatched three vessels, including the Harbin guided missile destroyer, the Mianyang guided missile frigate and the Weishan Lake comprehensive supply ship, two ship-borne helicopters and dozens of special operation members to participate in this military exercise.