PNS Shamsheer visits Oman during regional maritime security patrol

ISLAMABAD (92 News) - Pakistan Navy Ship Shamsheer visited Port Muscat, Oman during deployment on Regional Maritime Security Patrol (RMSP).

Upon arrival at Muscat, the ship was received by Defence Attaché of Pakistan at Oman and officials from Royal Navy of Oman.

During the visit, Commanding Officer of PNS Shamsheer called on Commander Said Bin Sultan Naval Base and Deputy Commandant Naval Academy of Royal Navy of Oman. During the interactions, matters of mutual interests were discussed and enhancement of bilateral ties in all spheres was re-affirmed. On the occasion Commanding Officer of PNS Shamsheer conveyed good wishes of Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi for the people of Oman and the Royal Oman Navy.

During port visit, various bilateral activities were undertaken including table top discussions on professional matters, orientation visits and search and seizure training on-board.

Upon completion of port visit, PNS Shamsheer conducted Maritime Exercise with Royal Omani Navy Ship KHASSAB to enhance interoperability.

Pakistan Navy believes in promoting peace and is committed to maritime security and order at sea. The port visit to Muscat will contribute in strengthening bilateral diplomatic and defence ties between the two navies.