In the path of strengthening multilateral ties, South Africa, Russia, and China are to hold naval drills in the Indian Ocean. It is to be held in the month of February 2023.

• During the exercise, the countries will exchange knowledge and operational skills. Relationships among the countries have been prosperous and the exercise will improve them further.
• The Naval drills are to be conducted in the Durban port city in Richards Bay. The city is very important to South Africa as it generates 60% of its revenue.
• The port is one of the largest Southern hemisphere container ports. Jakarta of Indonesia is the first largest container port in the southern hemisphere followed by Surabaya (Indonesia) and Santos of Brazil. Fourth is Durban port.