GDYNIA — A Chinese navy fleet sailed into the port of Gdynia on Oct 7 for a five-day friendly tour of Poland, the first such visit to the European country.

Comprising of a destroyer, a frigate and a supply vessel, the flotilla was warmly welcomed by the Polish side at the port on Oct 7, a day marking the 66th anniversary of the establishment of China-Poland relations.

A Chinese navy fleet arrives at the port of Gdynia in Poland for a five-day friendly tour, Oct 7, 2015. [Photo/Xinhua]

During the Chinese fleet’s visit, Chinese and Polish naval officers will discuss counter-terrorism as well as hold a soccer match and a rowing race. The public will be allowed to visit the ships during the open day.

Gdynia is a port city established in the 1920s. Together with Gdansk and Sopot, it creates the Tricity metropolitan area.

A Chinese navy fleet arrives at the port of Gdynia in Poland for a five-day friendly tour, Oct 7, 2015. [Photo/Xinhua]

A Chinese navy fleet arrives at the port of Gdynia in Poland for a five-day friendly tour, Oct 7, 2015. [Photo/Xinhua]