KARACHI: The Italian Navy Ship Carlo Margottini (F-592) arrived in Karachi on Friday for a three-day goodwill cruise. The visiting ship received a warm welcome during an impressive reception and was received by senior officials from the Pakistan Navy and the Embassy of Italy. The visit is aimed at strengthening mutual collaboration and interoperability between the two Navies through conduct of exercises and discussions on issues of common interests. During the visit to Karachi, professional interactions, sports and social activities, including wreath laying ceremony at Quaid’s Mausoleum were also held. Visits of various operational and training units of Pakistan Navy by officers and personnel of Italian Navy Ship were also conducted. Exercises at sea are also planned between Pakistan Navy Ships and Italian Navy Ship, covering wide range of naval operations to enhance interoperability between the two navies while further honing the professional skills, mutually beneficial for each other. Published in Daily Times, March 10th 2018.