Executives exercise: Deputy Chief of Staff of the Russian Navy, Vice Admiral Leonid Sukhanov and Deputy Commander of the PLA Navy, Vice-Admiral Dean Ipin announced the availability of the ships and crews for joint maneuvers. As the Vice-Admiral Leonid Sukhanov: «The upcoming naval exercises will be the most ambitious in the modern history of cooperation between the two navies. Done a lot of work together in the staff manual. All items are thoroughly understand the teachings. The personnel of the ready to perform assigned tasks. » In turn, Vice-Admiral Dean Ipin to told his colleague added: «We have to be ready to repel any threats, including emerging. We should understand that the peaceful sea — is the key to the economic development of our countries and the guarantee of peace in the world. The exercise by complex weather conditions, it will be a good school for the crews of Russian and Chinese ships. » As previously reported, the main objectives of international maneuvers «Sea cooperation — 2013» will be: working out and improving the organization to conduct joint operations at sea. In the course of sea maneuvers from 8 to 10 July sailors of the two countries will free ship captured by pirates and conduct search and rescue operation to assist the emergency vehicle. Will be practically worked out questions escort vessels and replenishment at sea, as well as the joint organization of anti-submarine, anti-aircraft and antiship defense. In addition, the sailors will hold fire on different types of surface and air targets. Completed teaching marine parade and summarizing. The visit of Chinese sailors last until July 12. For reference: In the modern history of relations between Russia and China, it is the seventh visit of the Chinese PLA Navy in Vladivostok. In April 2012 in the Yellow Sea was the first exercise «Sea cooperation-2012», which from the Pacific Fleet took part in seven ships and support vessels. In the maritime maneuvers «Sea cooperation — 2013» from the Russian Pacific Fleet of the PLA Navy and involved more than twenty ships and support vessels, anti-submarine aircraft and deck-based aircraft. 
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