ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy Ship, PNS Alamgir, visited Port Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, taking a break from its patrolling duties in the North Arabian Sea, a press statement from the Pakistan Navy said on Saturday.
The visit was part of a regional maritime security patrols project that aims to ensure the safety of international shipping along critical choke points, and for the two navies to discuss maritime cooperation.
Upon arrival at the port, the ship was given a warm reception, according to the statement, with PNS Alamgir’s Commanding Officer calling on the Deputy Western Fleet Commander Royal Saudi Naval Forces, to convey the Pakistan Navy Chief’s felicitations on Saudi National Day to their counterparts in the Kingdom.
The reception included a dinner hosted in honor of the visiting navy, with a dinner hosted onboard the ship that was attended by prominent guests including diplomats from Russia, Turkey, Somalia, Kazakhstan, South Africa, Philippines, Cameron, Egypt and Thailand.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have a long history of maritime cooperation and collaboration, and PNS Alamgir’s short stay at the Jeddah port was a step to further enhance ties and initiatives between the two navies.
PNS Alamgir is fitted with state of the art weapons and sensors, and is capable of undertaking a wide range of maritime operations, the navy’s statement said.
Upon completion of the visit, the ship resumed its role in the North Arabian Sea where it is deployed for regional maritime security patrol.
Pakistan navy ship takes break from duties, visits Port Jeddah to warm welcome
Pakistan navy ship takes break from duties, visits Port Jeddah to warm welcome
- The two navies met to discuss maritime cooperation and security along critical choke points
- Upon completion of the visit, the ship resumed its role in the North Arabian Sea
