ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Navy Flotilla comprising PNS Khaibar, PNS Madadgar,PNS Rah Naward and Pakistan Maritime Security ship ZHOB is on a four daysvisit to the Iranian port Bandar Abbas since January 6.This visit is part of overseas deployment of Pakistan Navy ships to thePersian Gulf, said a message received here from Iran on Tuesday.On its arrival at Bandar Abbas, the Pakistani flotilla was given a warm andtraditional welcome by the Iranian Navy Military Band. In addition, a largenumber of IRIN officers including Deputy Commander of Iran’s first navalregion, were present to receive the ships.The visit is aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation particularly amongthe navies of the two countries.During their stay at Bandar Abbas, Pakistan’s Mission Commander called onCommander of Iran’s First Naval Region, Commodore Mujtaba Mohammadi inwhich matters of mutual interest, including conducting bilateral exercisesand exchange of visits were discussed.Expanding the existing scope of training of officers and men in eachother’s institutions was also deliberated upon.The Pakistan Navy delegation also called on Governor of Hormozgan Hemati aswell as Representative of the Iran’s Spiritual Leader in Hormozgan.During the meetings, mutual cooperation based on religious and culturalcommonalities were emphasized.Naval forces play an important role in strengthening relationship betweennations through visits. In this regard, Pakistan Navy has been playing itsrole in bringing countries of the region together through enhanced maritimecollaboration and participation in bilateral and multinational exercises.
Pakistan Navy fleet given hot reception at Iranian Port
