Pakistan naval ship on goodwill visit
The Pakistan Navy Ship SAIF will be on a goodwill visit to Sri Lanka
from today to November 29 to further strengthen diplomatic and military
ties.
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Pakistan
naval ship SAIF |
Pakistan Navy ships frequently pay port visits to Sri Lanka. Such
interactions also demonstrate both navies resolve to contribute towards
achieving a more secure and conducive maritime environment which is
essential for the regional peace, prosperity and harmony.
The Pakistan Navy Ship SAIF is the third ship of SWORD class F22P
Frigates, which has been built in China and commissioned on September
15, 2010.
SAIF, being the front line ship of Pakistan Navy, is equipped with
state-of-the-art weapons, sensors and machinery, making it capable of
undertaking all kinds of maritime operations at sea during war and
peace. In pursuit of promoting bilateral relations, Pakistan Navy
provides a number of training courses for Sri Lankan Navy personnel.
Both countries share their experience to further enhance the
potential for sharing of military knowledge and expertise, particularly
in the face of emerging terrorist threat,
The Pakistan Navy ship SAIF will conduct a passage exercise with the
Sri Lankan Navy, upon conclusion of the port visit.
Ship SAIF will visit Malaysia and the Maldives after the conclusion
of its visit in Sri Lanka as a part of its visit to the other regional
Countries.
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