KARACHI – Pakistan Navy Task Group comprising Pakistan Navy Ships KHAIBARand NASR visited Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius during an OverseasDeployment to East African Countries and Island States of Indian OceanRegion.
PNS KHAIBAR is a Type-21 frigate and PNS NASR is a combat support ship.
The visit is part of Pakistan Navy’s proactive endeavors to enhancemaritime collaboration with Indian Ocean littoral states.
It is aimed at promoting peace and security in the region and joining thecommencement of 50th independence celebrations ofMauritius.
The period signifies the fifty years of diplomatic relations betweenPakistan and Republic of Mauritius.
Commander Pakistan Fleet, Rear Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi alsojoined Pakistan Navy Task Group at Mauritius.
During the visit, the Commander along with other officers of the Missionheld important meetings with political and military leadership of Mauritiusincluding its President and Prime Minister.
Officers and men of Mauritius Coast Guard also visited Pakistan Navy shipsto attend Maritime Interdiction Operations and Counter Piracy workshop.
Pakistan and Mauritius enjoy cordial relations founded on the commonprinciples of brotherhood, friendship and sovereign equality and commonmaritime challenges.