ISLAMABAD, June 26: Pakistan Navy ships Moawin and Tippu Sultan conducted successful joint exercise with the French Navy Units of Djibouti in Red and the Mediterranean Sea.

The ships are presently on goodwill cruise to UK, USA and Mediterranean region.

A number of surface, subsurface and air units of both the navies actively participated in the exercises. The exercises involved Combined Anti-submarine exercises and various air and surface manoeuvres and tactics.

The exercise provided a classical arena in which units from both the navies were pitched against each other and subsequently drew lessons from critical analysis of threat scenarios.

These exercises not only strengthened professional ties between the two navies but also provided an excellent opportunity to learn from each other’s experiences of maritime warfare and enhance skills to deter seaward acts of terrorism.

Upon completion of the exercises the ships have now reached Ireland where they were given warm welcome. This is the first time that Pakistan Navy ships have visited Ireland and it is expected to draw substantial diplomatic gains.—APP