ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Navy Flotilla comprising Pakistan Navy Ships (PNS)Khaibar, Rahnaward, Madadgar and Pakistan Maritime Security Ship (PMSS)Zhob visited Doha (Qatar) on a good will visit. PN Flotilla is on a goodwill cum training cruise to brotherly Gulf countries, said a press releaseissued here by Directorate of Public Relations Pakistan Navy.
PNS Khaibar is a Type-21 ship part of 25th Destroyer Squadron of PakistanNavy Fleet. PNS Madadgar is a multipurpose Small Tanker cum Utility Shipwhile PMSS ZHOB is an OPV designed for law enforcement and policing at sea.
PNS MADADGAR and PMSS ZHOB have been indigenously built in Pakistan. PNSRahnaward is a sail ship, which provides training for basic seamanship,team work and leadership skills.
The visit of PN Flotilla was aimed to further strengthen the bilateralrelations between Pakistan Navy and Qatar Emiri Naval Forces (QENF).Officers and men of PN Flotilla remained engaged in various interactionsduring the Port visit to ensure continuity of strong bilateralcollaboration.
PN ships also hosted an official reception onboard during stay at portwhich was attended by large number of Foreign Diplomatic community, DefenceAttaches and military dignitaries. The Ships were also opened to visitorsfor Pakistani and local community.
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During stay at Doha, the Mission Commander along with Commanding Officersof Ships called on various dignitaries including Officiating CommanderQENF, Brig Hamad AL Dosrai and Fleet Commander QENF, Brig Ghanim Mubarak AlKomeet. Matters of mutual interests and enhancement of bilateral relationsin diverse avenues came under discussion.Upon completion of port visit, Passage Exercise (PASSEX) was conductedbetween Pakistan Navy flotilla and Qatar Emiri Naval Forces Ships.
Pakistan and Qatar enjoy close brotherly cordial relations. A number ofsenior Officers of Qatar Emiri Naval Forces (QENF) have been trained fromPakistan Navy. Close and strong bondage exists between the two naviesacross multiple domains including bilateral exercises, provision ofmanpower, training, exchange visit and port calls.
