MUSCAT – A Pakistani naval ship arrived in Salalah for a joint exercise(PASSEX) with the Royal Navy of Oman over the weekend.
The PNS Alamgir, with embarked Alouette helicopter, arrived in Salalah, on6 March 2021 for a two-day visit.
The visit to port Salalah was part of the ship’s ongoing Regional MaritimeSecurity Patrol (RMSP) by Pakistan Navy which is aimed at maintainingrobust security posture in the critical sea areas and choke points inIndian Ocean Region for protection of national and international shippingagainst threats of maritime terrorism, piracy, narco/arms smuggling andhuman trafficking etc.
The ship also conducted a joint exercise (PASSEX) with RNOV Khasab, whileen route to deployment area. On completion of the visit, the ship finallysailed on 07 March, 2021 to continue its sea deployment.
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The visit by PNS Alamgir to Omani port Salalah and Joint Exercise (PASSEX)with Royal Navy of Oman will contribute towards further strengthening thebilateral relationship between the Sultanate of Oman and Pakistan ingeneral, and military cooperation between Royal Navy of Oman and PakistanNavy in particular.
