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Two ships of Pakistan Navy are on a two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to participate in an international defence exhibition.

During this visit, PNS Tariq and PNS Himmat participated in Naslul Bahr maritime exercise. In the exercise, the ships demonstrated war expertise and preparedness of maritime security operations, said the Pakistan Navy spokesperson.

According to a statement issued here Saturday, Pakistan Navy flotilla comprising Pakistan Navy ships TARIQ and HIMMAT visited Abu Dhabi to participate in International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) / Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX) and Bilateral Exercise NASL AL BAHR.

IDEX/ NAVDEX-19 is one of the leading trade shows for Defence Technology in the region. It is an ideal platform to exhibit leading edge military technology and to share ideas in the rapidly developing world.

Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem Chief of Staff (Personnel) also visited Abu Dhabi for interaction with military and civil leadership of UAE to strengthen relations between UAE and Pakistan in general and both navies in particular.

Two ships of Pakistan Navy are on a two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to participate in an international defence exhibition.

During this visit, PNS Tariq and PNS Himmat participated in Naslul Bahr maritime exercise. In the exercise, the ships demonstrated war expertise and preparedness of maritime security operations, said the Pakistan Navy spokesperson.

According to a statement issued here Saturday, Pakistan Navy flotilla comprising Pakistan Navy ships TARIQ and HIMMAT visited Abu Dhabi to participate in International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) / Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX) and Bilateral Exercise NASL AL BAHR.

IDEX/ NAVDEX-19 is one of the leading trade shows for Defence Technology in the region. It is an ideal platform to exhibit leading edge military technology and to share ideas in the rapidly developing world.

Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem Chief of Staff (Personnel) also visited Abu Dhabi for interaction with military and civil leadership of UAE to strengthen relations between UAE and Pakistan in general and both navies in particular.

Pakistan Navy Ship TARIQ hosted a reception onboard during stay at port. Mrs. Zubaida Jalal, Federal Minister for Defence Production, number of foreign diplomats, high rank military and civil officials of UAE, foreign participants of IDEX/ NAVDEX-19 and large number of Pakistani community attended the reception. Furthermore, both the ships remained open to visitors for the duration of the exhibition.

Deputy Commander UAE Naval Forces Cdre Abdullah Al Shahi visited Pakistan Navy Ships TARIQ and HIMMAT and interacted with officers and crew of the ship. Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem, Chief of Staff (Personnel) was also present onboard.

Two Pakistan Navy ships in UAE for defence exhibition

Deputy Commander UAE Naval Forces conveyed profound gratitude of Commander UAE Naval Forces for Pakistan Navy’s participation in IDEX/ NAVDEX.

Pakistan Navy and UAE Navy also conducted Bilateral Exercise NASL AL BAHR which was aimed to enhance interoperability between both the brotherly navies.

This is the second series of the exercise conducted in UAE waters, whereas the first of the similar exercise was held in 2014 in Pakistani waters.

During the two days exercise, a number of evolutions pertaining to Maritime Security Operations, Search and Rescue, Manoeuvring drills, Maritime Infrastructure Protection, Communication and Warfare related exercise were undertaken.

Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem Chief of Staff (Personnel) of Pakistan Navy and Fleet Commander UAE Naval Forces were also present onboard PNS TARIQ to witness the bilateral exercise. agencies

Pakistan Navy Ship TARIQ hosted a reception onboard during stay at port. Mrs. Zubaida Jalal, Federal Minister for Defence Production, number of foreign diplomats, high rank military and civil officials of UAE, foreign participants of IDEX/ NAVDEX-19 and large number of Pakistani community attended the reception. Furthermore, both the ships remained open to visitors for the duration of the exhibition.

Deputy Commander UAE Naval Forces Cdre Abdullah Al Shahi visited Pakistan Navy Ships TARIQ and HIMMAT and interacted with officers and crew of the ship. Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem, Chief of Staff (Personnel) was also present onboard.

Deputy Commander UAE Naval Forces conveyed profound gratitude of Commander UAE Naval Forces for Pakistan Navy’s participation in IDEX/ NAVDEX.

Pakistan Navy and UAE Navy also conducted Bilateral Exercise NASL AL BAHR which was aimed to enhance interoperability between both the brotherly navies.

This is the second series of the exercise conducted in UAE waters, whereas the first of the similar exercise was held in 2014 in Pakistani waters.

During the two days exercise, a number of evolutions pertaining to Maritime Security Operations, Search and Rescue, Manoeuvring drills, Maritime Infrastructure Protection, Communication and Warfare related exercise were undertaken.

Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem Chief of Staff (Personnel) of Pakistan Navy and Fleet Commander UAE Naval Forces were also present onboard PNS TARIQ to witness the bilateral exercise.

Published in Daily Times, February 24^th 2019.