Pakistan Navy, PMSA Ships Visit Iran

Sumaira FH Published January 11, 2019 | 09:29 PM

Pakistan Navy Flotilla, comprising Pakistan Navy Ships Khaibar, Rahnaward, Madagar and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) Ship Zhob visited Port Bandar Abbas of Iran as part of overseas deployment, said a press release issued here by Directorate of Public Relations of Pakistan Navy on Friday

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 11th Jan, 2019 ) :Pakistan Navy Flotilla, comprising Pakistan Navy Ships Khaibar, Rahnaward, Madagar and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) Ship Zhob visited Port Bandar Abbas of Iran as part of overseas deployment, said a press release issued here by Directorate of Public Relations of Pakistan Navy on Friday.

The Mission Commander of PN Flotilla was Commodore Muhammad Saleem. Pakistani flotilla was given a warm welcome by the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy (IRIN) on its arrival at Port Bandar Abbas. Military band of IRIN was present to receive Pakistan Navy ships in a traditional manner to demonstrate warmth and hospitality. In addition, a large number of IRIN officers including Deputy Commander of Iran's First Naval Region were present to receive the ships.

During stay at Bandar Abbas, the Mission Commander along with Commanding Officers called on Commander of Iran's First Naval Region, Commodore Mojtaba Mohammadi.

The Pakistan Navy delegation also called on General Governor of Hormozgan Hemati. Besides various meetings, exchange visits on each other's naval units and sports events were held.

During the stay at port, a reception was hosted onboard PNS Khaibar.

Commodore Mojtaba Mohammadi, Commander of Iran's First Naval Region was the the chief guest. The reception was attended by a large number of guests, including ambassadors and defence attaches from different countries.

Naval forces play an important role in strengthening relationship between nations through goodwill visits. Pakistan and Iran are tied with the bond of religion and neighborhood. Therefore, both the countriesenjoy friendly relations which is well known to all. The visit by PN ships willenhance PN's bilateral relations with IRIN in diverse avenues.