Salahuddin Haider Karachi
Pakistan Navy ships Alamgir and Azmat participated in bilateral exercise Asad Al Bahr-II with Qatar Emiri Naval Forces (QENF) during Overseas Deployment visit to port Hamad (Doha), Qatar.
Senior officers of QENF and Defence Attache of Pakistan warmly welcomed the Pakistan Navy ships upon arrival at Doha, said a Pakistan Navy news release received here on Monday.
Mission Commander PN Flotilla exchanging souvenir with Qatar Emiri Naval Forces official during Pakistan Navy ships Alamgir and Azmat visit to port Hamad (Doha) Qatar.
The Mission Commander of PN Flotilla called on various dignitaries of the host country during the visit.
In addition, the planning and coordination of bilateral exercise was undertaken with Qatar Emiri Naval and Air Force officers.
On completion of port visit, the bilateral exercise Asad Al Bahr-II was undertaken between PN and QENF ships Huwar, Damsah and Kaan participated in the exercise along with aircraft of Qatar Emiri Air Forces (QEAF).
The exercise was aimed to strengthen bilateral ties, enhance naval collaboration and interoperability among the two navies.
Participation in exercise Asad Al Bahr-II is a manifestation of PN resolve to work with friendly navies to promote peace and security in the region.
Pakistan Navy & Qatar Emiri Naval Forces personnel during Bilateral Exercise Asad AL Bahr II.
Pakistan and Qatar enjoy closed friendly ties and cordial relations. Port visit by PN ships followed by Exercise Asad Al Bahr-II is expected to contribute in further enhancing the bilateral ties between friendly countries.
