MOSCOW, April 8. /TASS/. The Pacific Fleet’s missile frigate Marshal Shaposhnikov has left the port of Massawa in Eritrea after wrapping up its business call at the Eastern African country, the Fleet’s press office reported on Monday.

"During their stay at the African port, the Pacific Fleet’s sailors took part in the cultural and sports programs prepared by the hosting side. The personnel of the frigate Marshal Shaposhnikov went on sightseeing tours of the port of Massawa and played friendly soccer matches with Eritrean naval sailors," the press office said in a statement.

The missile frigate Marshal Shaposhnikov is currently transiting the Red Sea, accomplishing assigned missions of its long-distance deployment, it said.