ISLAMABAD, July 3: Pakistan Navy ships Moawin and Tipu Sultan, currently on a goodwill cruise to the UK, USA and Mediterranean countries, visited Portsmouth (UK) and participated in commemorations to mark the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar and death anniversary of Admiral Lord Nelson.

According to a press release issued here by Naval Headquarters on Sunday, over 50 chiefs of naval forces and 160 vessels from various countries were present to take part in these international maritime celebrations, which included the International Fleet Review, International Drumhead Ceremony and International Festival of the Sea.

A reception was hosted by the mission commander, Commodore M. Asif Sandila, on board the Tipu Sultan, which was attended by First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Alan West, High Commissioner of Pakistan Dr Maliha Lodhi, Senior Royal Navy and British Army officers, Defence and Naval Attaches, foreign diplomats and a large number of the Pakistani community.

The First Sea Lord highlighted Pakistan Navy’s role in the Task Force 150 and mentioned that Pakistan and the UK had similar views on most global issues.