RIYADH- Two ships of Pakistan Navy PNS Tippu Sultan and PNS Himmat alongwith a ship of Pakistan Maritime Security Agency PMSS Bisol have arrived atJubail Port of Saudi Arabia.
Upon arrival they were warmly received by the officers and soldiers ofRoyal Saudi Naval Forces.
Pakistani ships will participate in multinational joint exercise GulfShield-1 organized by Royal Saudi Naval Forces.
Pakistan Navy’s Special Services Group, Pak Marines, Maritime PatrolAircraft and a P3C Orion aircraft will also take part in the drill.
The Gulf Shield 1 Joint drill is taking place in Eastern Region withparticipation of military forces from 23 countries as well as the Saudiforces. The drill aims at raising the military readiness of theparticipating countries, modernizing the joint mechanisms and enhancingcoordination and cooperation.
During the exercise, observers from various countries will visit Pakistaniflotilla.
This drill reflects strong bilateral defence ties between Pakistan andSaudi Arabia.