KARACHI: Pakistan Navy Ship Saif with embarked Z9EC helicopter visited Pattaya (Thailand) from 16 Nov to 21 for participation in 50th Anniversary of ASEAN and International Fleet Review (IFR-2017) organized by Royal Thai Navy (RTN).A PN statement on Monday said that Rear Admiral Zaka urRehman, Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST), represented the Chiefof the Naval Staff during this event.During stay at Pattaya, FOST called on senior naval officials from RTN and other dignitaries including Deputy Commander in Chief RTN Admiral Luechai Ruddit, Minister ofDefence, Thailand, General Prawit Wongsuwon and Chief ofMalaysian Navy, Admiral Tan Sri Ahmad Kamar ul Zaman Bin HajiAhmad Badaruddin.During these interactions, FOST congratulated Thaiauthorities on ASEAN’s 50th Anniversary and also conveyed wellwishes from the Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar MahmoodAbbasi to the people of Thailand in general and Royal Thai Navyin particular.During ship’s stay at Pattaya, Commanding Officer PNS Saif,Captain Shahzad lqbal PN, called on Commander Royal Thai Fleet,Admiral Rangsarit Sattayanukul, Police Major General AnanCharoenchasri, Mayor of Pattaya City and met other senior military officials.IFR-2017 was one of the major events for celebrating GoldenJubilee of ASEAN establishment in which 36 warships from 19different navies participated.Furthermore, 19 Naval Chiefs and 15 representatives of NavalChiefs also participated in this mega event.PNS Saif represented Pakistan Navy on this occasion oninvitation of Commander-in-Chief RTN. During the stay, PN officers and men also participated indifferent activities including City Military Parade at PattayaBeach.
Pakistan Navy Ship participates in the 50th anniversary of ASEAN international Fleet Review