Pakistan Navy Ship Saif Visits Dubai UAE

Islamabad, 17 Aug 23:    Pakistan Navy Ship SAIF visited Dubai, UAE during deployment on Regional Maritime Security Patrol. Upon arrival, Pakistan Navy Ship was received by the Defence Attaché of Pakistan at Abu Dhabi and Senior Officials of the UAE Navy.

During the port visit, the Commanding Officer of PNS SAIF called on the Deputy Commander of UAE Naval Forces and other senior Officials of the UAE Navy. During the interactions, matters of mutual interests were discussed and the enhancement of bilateral ties in all spheres was re-affirmed. The Commanding Officer of the PN ship conveyed well wishes from Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi for the people of UAE in general and the UAE Navy in particular. PNS SAIF celebrated Independence Day in Pakistan in UAE. In this connection, a flag hoisting ceremony was held onboard the ship which was attended by DA (P) and children of Pakistani Schools in UAE.

During the port stay, various bilateral activities including exchange visits onboard UAE Naval units, orientation visits to military installations, and coordination meetings were undertaken. Upon the culmination of the port visit, PNS SAIF conducted a bilateral naval exercise with UAE Navy Ship SALAHA to enhance interoperability between the two navies.

The visit of PNS SAIF to UAE provided an opportunity for both brotherly countries to further enhance the existing close diplomatic ties and cordial relations.