Pakistan Navy Ship Aslat visited Tunis, Tunisia as part of ongoing overseas deployment to Mediterranean and European countries. The port call was aimed at enhancing brotherly ties between the two countries. PN ship’s visit to Tunisia after a gap of 13 years would certainly serve immensely in paving the way forward to re-invigorate the relations between Pakistan Navy and the Tunisian Navy. Upon arrival at the port, PNS Aslat was warmly welcomed and received by Port La Goulette manager along with Defence Attaché of Pakistan and the 2nd Secretary Embassy of Pakistan at Tunis. Tunisian Navy Liaison Officer was also present on the occasion. The port call was fully capitalised in terms of professional and social interactions with the host country. During three days of port stay, PN delegation headed by Commodore Muhammad Faisal Abbasi held meetings with Commander Naval Coast Guard, Lord Mayor of La Goulette and Base Commander of La Goulette. PNS Aslat also hosted a reception onboard which was attended by a large number of notables including diplomatic and military representatives in Tunis. Tunisian Ambassador to Pakistan along with ambassadors/Charge Affaires of Bahrain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, France, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Netherlands, Qatar, South Africa, Turkey and the United States attended the event. Pakistan ambassador along with Defence Attaché of Pakistan and a large number of Defence Attaches posted in Tunis were also present on the occasion. During the interaction, the Tunisian dignitaries were of the opinion that though relations between Pakistan and Tunisia are very cordial, however, there is a need to transform this cordiality into stronger military and economic ties for the betterment of people in both the countries. The visit of PNS Aslat to Tunisia will go a long way in strengthening diplomatic relations, military ties and enhance defence cooperation between the two brotherly Muslim countries. Published in Daily Times, August 25th 2018.