SOUTH AFRICA TO HOST THE PEOPLE’S LIBERATION ARMY NAVY FROM CHINA AND RUSSIAN FEDERAL NAVY DURING THE MULTILATERAL MARITIME EXERCISE OVER PERIOD 17 TO 27 FEBRUARY 2023

As means to strengthen the already flourishing relations between South Africa, Russia and China, a multinational maritime exercise between these three countries termed Exercise MOSI will take place in Durban and Richards Bay areas of Kwa-Zulu Natal province over the period 17 to 27 February 2023.

This will be the second time such an exercise is taking place involving the three naval forces with the first one held in November 2019 in Cape Town, South Africa. Exercise coordinators   have   concluded   all   necessary   coordination   and   preparation arrangements for this exercise during virtual planning conferences held  in the beginning of December 2022.

This year’s Exercise MOSI will see over 350 SANDF personnel from various Arms of Services and Divisions participating alongside the Russian and Chinese counterparts with an aim of sharing operational skills and knowledge. While Exercise MOSI will be conducted in the southern oceans over the said period, it will coincide with the Armed Forces Day celebration that will take place at uMhlathuze Municipality in Richards Bay, east of Kwa-Zulu Natal province.

 

South African National Defence Force