KARACHI: Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Nasr visited the ports of Djibouti and Sudan as part of its deployment in the African region.

Upon arrival at the two countries’ ports, crewmembers of the PN ship were extended warm welcome by the ambassadors of Pakistan, Shozab Abbas in Djibouti and Sarfraz Ahmed Khan Sipra in Sudan, along with the countries’ defence attachés and host naval officials, said an official statement.

The mission commander and commanding officer of the ship called on the chief commander of Djibouti Navy, Colonel Abdul Rehm­­an Aden, and the comman­der-in-chief of Djibouti Coa­st Guard, Col Wais-o-Bogoreh.

He also called on the commander of Port Sudan Naval Base, Commodore Al Sadiq Ibrahim Osman, the governor of Red Sea State, Sudan, Abdullah Shangaryi Ohaj, commander of the Red Sea Military Area, Major General Ibrahim Al Jail, and director general of the Port Authority of Sudan, Omer Mohammad Adam, said the statement.

During the meetings, the PN’s mission commander con­­­veyed sincere regards from Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi to the people of both countries.

As a gesture of goodwill and humanitarian support, food aid was handed over to the local authorities at both Djibouti and Sudan.

The events for handing over of rations were attended by the government and naval officials of both the countries.

The important guests at Djibouti included the president of the Djibouti National Assembly and local parliamentarians.

Similarly, the event at Port Sudan was attended by the Governor Red Sea State, Minister of Social Welfare Red Sea and officials from the government and armed forces. The dignitaries paid special tribute to the government of Pakistan and Pakistan Navy for the kind gesture of provision of humanitarian assistance.

Published in Dawn, February 3rd, 2021

Opinion

Editorial

‘Source of terror’
Updated 29 Mar, 2024

‘Source of terror’

It is clear that going after militant groups inside Afghanistan unilaterally presents its own set of difficulties.
Chipping in
29 Mar, 2024

Chipping in

FEDERAL infrastructure development schemes are located in the provinces. Most such projects — for instance,...
Toxic emitters
29 Mar, 2024

Toxic emitters

IT is concerning to note that dozens of industries have been violating environmental laws in and around Islamabad....
Judiciary’s SOS
Updated 28 Mar, 2024

Judiciary’s SOS

The ball is now in CJP Isa’s court, and he will feel pressure to take action.
Data protection
28 Mar, 2024

Data protection

WHAT do we want? Data protection laws. When do we want them? Immediately. Without delay, if we are to prevent ...
Selling humans
28 Mar, 2024

Selling humans

HUMAN traders feed off economic distress; they peddle promises of a better life to the impoverished who, mired in...