Islamabad/Abu Dhabi, 2 April 2022 (TDI): Pakistan Navy Flotilla containing the Pakistan Navy Ship SHAMSHEER and AZMAT as well as the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency Ship Kolachi paid a visit to Abu Dhabi on Friday. The Pakistani contingent was met at port Mina Zayed by the Defence Attaché of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi and navy authorities from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
#PakNavy Flotilla comprising PNS SHAMSHEER, #AZMAT & PMSA KOLACHI Port called Abu Dhabi. PN Msn Cdr Called-on Military leadership of UAE & matters of mutual interests were discussed. PN Ships on completion of port visit, participated in bilateral passage ex with UAE Naval ships. pic.twitter.com/isTIYYeMsH
— DGPR (Navy) (@dgprPaknavy) April 2, 2022
During their stay in port, the Mission Commander and Commanding Officers met with the Chief of the UAE Naval Forces, the Commander of the UAE Coast Guards, and the Director of UAE Naval Forces’ Naval Operations.
During the meeting, topics of common interests were addressed, and the need of strengthening bilateral ties in all areas was emphasized. The Mission Commander extended the greetings of Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi, to the people and the naval force of the UAE.
Following the port visit, Pakistan Navy ships conducted a bilateral passage exercise with UAE Navy ships BAYNUNAH and DHAFRA in order to improve interoperability between the two fleets. The visit gave both countries a chance to strengthen their diplomatic ties and friendly relations.
Pakistan-UAE relations:
The ties between Pakistan and UAE extend back to 1971, when the UAE was founded, and have since expanded to include wide-ranging cooperation in various fields. The United Arab Emirates was the first country to recognize Pakistan and continues to be a key source of economic and financial aid to Pakistan. The UAE values Pakistan’s contribution to the development of major UAE institutions, while Pakistan values the UAE’s investment in Pakistan’s economy and infrastructure. Both nations’ inhabitants are predominantly Muslim and share the same faith.
