Pakistan Navy’s closer ties with Oman

Visit follows joint anti-piracy exercises.

Pakistan Navy strengthens its relations with Oman

Muscat: Strong ties between Oman and Pakistan were highlighted at a reception held to welcome the Pakistani Navy frigate, PNS Aslan, which docked at the Sultan Qaboos Port recently.

“We underwent a series of bilateral exercises with the Royal Navy of Oman in conducting anti-piracy operations and other aspects,” said Commodore Suhail Hammad, Commanding Officer of PNS Aslat.

The exercises covered the regions of the Sea of Oman, the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean.

Captain Jamal Alam said that the strong relationship between Pakistan and the Sultanate was based on “respect, loyalty and trust.”

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Source: timesofoman.com