Islamabad, Rabi'II 17, 1438, Jan 15, 2017, SPA -- Pakistani Naval Forces received today two ships built, in China, to secure the safety of Pakistan's Gwadar. port, to operate within the joint security plan of Pakistan-China to protect the economic corridor, linking the Pakistani seaport with Western regions of China, across Pakistani territories. The handover ceremony took place today in the port of Gwadar, in the presence of officials from China and Pakistan, and the two ships crews were greeted by Pakistani Fleet commanding officer Admiral Arefullah Hosseini. Pakistani media explained that the two ships are equipped with the latest advanced weapons and will, immediately, join Pakistani Navy, following being named after two rivers Hangeul and Bascule, adjacent to the port of Gwadar. Admiral Hosseini said in a statement, on this occasion, that the two Chinese-made ships have become part and parcel of Pakistan's Navy, and will contribute to strengthening defense capabilities of the forces, in charge of securing the safety of the port of Gwadar. -- SPA 21:53 LOCAL TIME 18:53 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w313110