Pakistan Navy and Japan participated in the passage exercise Gulf of Aden as part of international efforts to counter piracy and ensure the security of international shipping.
The exercise will further contribute to improving the bilateral ties between the Pakistan Navy and the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force.
Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Zulfiquar participated with Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force Ship Onami in Gulf of Aden. A statement issued by the Pakistan Navy said that the passage exercise encompassed various operational serials with aim to enhance 'interoperability and augment collaborative efforts to ensure maritime security in the region'.