The Chinese Navy's "Arkbird of the Silk Road" hospital ship docks in Uruguay for the first time.

On the afternoon of January 24th, Colonel Jiang Bin, Deputy Director of the News Bureau of the Ministry of National Defense and spokesperson of the Ministry of National Defense, released a statement on recent military-related issues. Reporter: It has been reported that the "Ark of Peace" hospital ship recently docked at the port of Montevideo, Uruguay. Can you provide further details on this situation? Jiang Bin: Recently, the Chinese Navy's "Ark of Peace" hospital ship arrived at the port of Montevideo, Uruguay, marking the first time a Chinese naval vessel has docked in Uruguay. During the 4-day technical stop, this ship, filled with friendship, engaged in a series of interactive exchange activities with Uruguay. The Chinese military is willing to deepen military exchanges and cooperation with Latin American and Caribbean countries, and contribute to the "Five Major Projects" of unity, development, civilization, peace, and public sentiment, making new contributions to the construction of a shared future between China and Latin American countries.