JEDDAH September 10, 2024 (TDI) : A newly commissioned Pakistani warship PNS Hunain visited Jeddah for conducting a bilateral exercise with the Kingdom’s naval forces, Pakistan’s diplomatic mission in Saudi Arabia posted on social media.
PNS Hunain, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, was commissioned into the Pakistan Navy in July this year during a ceremony held at Constanta Port in Romania.
this was its first international voyage and it visited Jeddah while conducted the excercise with forces of Saudi Arabia, the officials said.
Equipped with advanced electronic warfare systems, the vessel is is designed for multi-purpose operations including anti-ship and anti-air warfare.
It can embark helicopters, supports search and rescue mission with capabilities of maritime security operations.
“The newly commissioned PNS Hunain visited #Jeddah on its maiden voyage,” the Pakistan Embassy in Riyadh informed in a social media post. “Also conducted bilateral exercise with #RSNF Ship Al Riyadh.”
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The PNS usually participates in both bilateral and multilateral exercises, particularly with the regional and western countries, to enhance interoperability and ensure collective maritime security.
It is also actively involved in addressing non-traditional threats such as piracy, contributing to the safe passage of trade through critical sea lanes, particularly in the Indian Ocean.
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Last year the two countries held joint naval exercise Naseem Al Bahr-XIV and Deraa Al Sahil between at Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia. The two countries also have agreement for training defense forces.
The joint exercises between the two countries is a manifestation of Strategic partnership between the two countries which highlights their shared determination to enhance naval cooperation for a united effort to address maritime challenges effectively.
