Pakistan Navy Ship “NASR” Friday arrived Djibouti on a Port Call carrying afull load of 50 metric ton rice for calamity-hit people of Republic ofDjibouti.

President Assemblee Nationale of Republic of Djibouti Mohamed Ali Houmedwelcomed the visit of PNS “NASR” to Djibouti and thanked the Government ofPakistan for the support.

“NASR” is a replenishment ship serving Pakistan Navy since 1987.

The ship is led by Commodore Shafqat Hussain Akhtar SI (M), Commander9thAuxiliary Warfare Squadron.

The PNS NASR was received by Shozab Abbas, Ambassador of Pakistanaccredited to Republic of Djibouti, based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Mohamed Ali Houmed also emphasized to swiftly build sisterly relationsbetween Djibouti City and Gwadar. He acknowledged that global sustainabledevelopment hinges upon durable solution of all outstanding conflicts inthe world including Jammu and Kashmir.During the stay, Ambassador Abbas andMission Commander Shafqat called on Chief of Djiboutian Navy, Colonel AhmedDaher Djama.

The two sides discussed matters of mutual interests and contributions ofPakistan’s Peacekeepers in strengthening peace and stability in Africa.

The Djiboutian Naval Chief highly applauded the role of Pakistan Navy incombating piracy and fighting against serious hydrological hazards inArabian Sea region.

The ambassador hosted a banquet in honor of visiting Pakistani Navalofficers, which was attended by senior Djiboutian politicians, Navyofficers, diplomats and leading Pakistani businessmen based in Djibouti.