Chinese Naval Hospital Ship Arrives in Pakistan

[Edevelop]

A Chinese naval hospital ship has arrived in Pakistan's port city of Karachi as part of an overseas voyage to provide medical services to local residents.

The "Peace Ark" ship is currently on a four-month overseas mission known as "Mission Harmony 2013."

The vessel has over 400 people onboard and about 100 of them are medical staff.

It was welcomed by Pakistan's military officials, Chinese diplomats and a group of local students in Karachi.

"I'm from Pakistani navy. Pakistan especially Karachi people are very happy to see the ship and hope for a bigger friendship with China."

"Well, I feel very good to welcome you, your ship. And furthermore it's very nice to meet you people. My fellow students, they (also) feel very good. They enjoy a lot."

During its one-week stay in Karachi, the ship's medical staff will give on-the-spot medical services to local residents at a military hospital.

Meanwhile, the Chinese medics and their Pakistani counterparts will jointly conduct operations on patients as a way of technical assistance in the field of military medicine.

Pakistan and China have enjoyed good relations in the past decades.

Analysts say the visit of the "Peace Ark" is another sign of a special bond between the two neighbors.

The "Peace Ark" first set off from eastern China's Zhoushan Islands in early June, embarking on its third overseas trip to 8 Asian countries and the Gulf of Aden.

The ship has just finished its operation in the Gulf of Aden, where it provided medical services to foreign escort fleets.

The "Peace Ark" will next visit India.

Chinese Naval Hospital Ship Arrives in Pakistan

 

[Black Eagle 90]

I think Pakistan should also concentrate on making better hospitals with in Pakistan Urban and rural areas.