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Pakistan Navy Warship to dock at Colombo Port in Indian backyard for joint Naval drill with Sri Lanka Navy

Pakistan Navy Warship to dock at Colombo Port in Indian backyard for joint Naval drill with Sri Lanka Navy

ISLAMABAD – Pakistani naval ship PNS SAIF is scheduled to arrive at Colombo port on a four-day visit from November 5 to 8.

During its four-day stay in Sri Lanka, the ship is scheduled to undertake a number of activities, including professional interactions, sports and training sessions as well as a reception on November 6, 2017.

Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) SAIF is a SWORD class F22P frigate of Chinese origin. It is equipped with the state-of-the-art weapons, sensors and machinery, making it capable of undertaking a variety of maritime operations.

Relations between Pakistan and Sri Lanka are multifaceted. There is a great deal of commonality in both countries’ culture and tradition. Contemporary relations are characterised by mutual trust, credibility, understanding and goodwill at all levels.