First phase of Pak-KSA joint exercise Aff’aa Al Sahil concludes

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ISLAMABAD: The first phase of joint maritime exercise Aff’aa Al Sahil, being held between Pakistan Navy (PN) and Royal Saudi Naval Forces concluded on Wednesday.

During the first phase, series of land and harbour exercises were carried out; wherein, special maritime operations were rehearsed for the second phase at sea, said a statement issued by directorate of public relations of Pakistan Navy. Exercise Aff’aa Al Sahil is aimed at enhancing interoperability and sharpening the tactical proficiency in countering maritime human trafficking, piracy and terrorism. The exercise will help in developing synergy in operations against asymmetric and conventional threats. The exercise is a bilateral exercise being conducted annually between the two sides since 2011.

Published in Daily Times, February 15th 2018.

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