On July 6, 2025, the island nation of Comoros, located in the southwestern Indian Ocean, marked 50 years of independence with a military parade. On display, alongside the hosts, were units from Tanzania, Morocco, and—most notably—China, represented by a detachment from its military base in Djibouti. This marked the first time the PLA was invited to such an event in Comoros, which reflects growing military ties between the two nations.