Times of Islamabad

Pakistan and Russian Navies hold joint war games in Arabian Sea

Pakistan and Russian Navies hold joint war games in Arabian Sea

KARACHI – Pakistan and Russian Navies held joint war games in the NorthArabian Sea in a sign of rising defence ties between the two former coldwar rivals.

As per the media report, Pakistan and Russia have held naval drills in theNorth Arabian Sea to promote capacity of joint operations between the twonavies.

According to a statement issued by Pakistan Navy spokesperson, ships ofPakistan Navy and Russian Navy carried out war operations during theexercises.

During their visit to Karachi Port, officers of Russian Navy held meetingswith field commander of Pakistan Navy and laid wreath at mousleum ofQuaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.