Pakistan Navy Ships Visit Port Sultan Qaboos in Oman

Muscat: Pakistan Navy Flotilla comprising of PNS RAH NAWARD, PNS MADADGAR, and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency ship PMSS KASHMIR visited Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat, Oman. Upon arrival at the port, the ships were warmly welcomed by Omani authorities.

According to Radio Pakistan, during the visit, the Mission Commander along with the Commanding Officers held meetings with the naval leadership of Oman. The Mission Commander called on Acting Commander of Royal Navy of Oman, Director General Operations and Plans, Commander Maritime Security Centre, Commander Said Bin Sultan Naval Base, and Commandant Sultan Qaboos Naval Academy.

Following the port call, Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency ships conducted a Passage Exercise with Royal Oman Navy ship KHASAB. The exercise at sea aimed to enhance interoperability between the two navies and promote shared learning through bilateral conduct of naval exercises.

Pakistan and Oman are maritime neighbours, and frequent visits of dignitaries, port calls by ships, and joint exercises are a regular feature.