On the morning of November 11th local time, the opening ceremony of the China Pakistan "Ocean Guardian 3" maritime joint exercise was held at a naval base dock in Karachi, Pakistan. At around 8 o'clock, the opening ceremony officially began with the live singing of the national anthems of China and Pakistan. Subsequently, Pakistani General Abbasi and Chinese General Liang Yang delivered speeches respectively, and Abbasi announced the official start of the exercise. At the opening ceremony of the China Pakistan "Ocean Guardian 3" maritime joint exercise, Abbasi stated in his speech that the friendship between Pakistan and China has withstood the test of time and has been strengthened over time. Friends who have sailed thousands of nautical miles have confirmed an ancient Chinese saying: "There is a confidant in the sea, and the ends of the earth are like neighbors. The "Ocean Earth Defense" series of exercises is a manifestation of the common aspiration of the two navies, which can effectively respond to various security threats from the sea. A few centuries ago, Zheng He's fleet carried a historic voyage of peace and was warmly welcomed by the people of various countries along the way; Today, Pakistan greatly welcomes the Chinese navy to bring peace and friendship. Pakistan's Chief Director, Lieutenant General Abbasi, delivered a speech. Chinese Chief Director, Major General Liang Yang, delivered a speech. Liang Yang said in his speech that China and Pakistan are true friends who share hardships and good brothers who share joys and sorrows. In the complex and ever-changing international and regional security situation, the two militaries and navies of China and Pakistan have conducted comprehensive, wide-ranging, and multi-level exchanges. This joint performance is committed to strengthening the 24-hour strategic partnership between the two countries, enhancing defense cooperation, deepening professional exchanges, showcasing the common mission and determination of the two countries to defend the China Pakistan Economic Corridor, and further building a closer China Pakistan community with a shared future in the new era. I hope that the navies of the two countries can deepen exchanges and enhance understanding during the joint exercise, and further enhance the joint operational capabilities of the navies of the two countries in responding to maritime security threats and maintaining maritime peace. Wishing this joint performance a complete success. The Marines of China and Pakistan conducted tactical exchanges. The Marines of China and Pakistan conducted a tactical exercise around hostage rescue as planned. The China Pakistan "Ocean Guardian 3" maritime joint exercise was held from the 11th to the 17th in the airspace north of the Arabian Sea. The 11th to the 13th was the port shore exchange phase, and the 14th to the 17th was the maritime joint exercise phase. Both sides will send observers to accompany each other's ships to sea, while the Chinese side will send observers to participate in the exercise along with the Pakistani anti submarine patrol aircraft. Text: Sun Fei, Jiang Xia, Hu Jiajie Image: Sun Fei, Huang Dali (New News Agency)