ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy ship Shamsheer on Wednesday visited Port Mina Salman, Bahrain, during deployment on regional maritime security patrol.

In a press release, the PN said the ship was patrolling the assigned areas and contributing to international efforts to ensure maritime security in the region.

Upon arrival at the port, the ship was warmly received by naval and air attaché of Pakistan and senior national representatives of Pakistan at the HQ Navcent, Bahrain.

During the stay at the port, the Commanding Officer PNS Shamsheer called on Commander Royal Bahrain Naval Forces, Commander Coast Guard Bahrain and Commander Combined Maritime Forces. During the interaction, matters of mutual interest were discussed and enhancement of bilateral ties in all spheres was reaffirmed.

The commanding officer of Shamsheer conveyed the wishes of Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi to the officers and men of Bahrain Naval Forces.

The PN said that during the visit, various professional exchange and orientation visits were arranged between Shamsheer and Bahrain defence forces. Pakistan Navy believes in promoting peace and stability in the region and is committed to maritime security and order at sea, it said.

Published in Dawn, April 21st, 2022