ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) SAIF, presently on an overseas deployment to friendly countries of East and South East, visited Malaysian Port Lumut for goodwill cum training visit.
Upon arrival at Port Lumut, the ship was received by high commissioner, defence adviser of Pakistan at Malaysia and liaison officer of Royal Malaysian Navy. During the stay at port, PNS SAIF Commanding Officer Captain Shahzad Iqbal called-on Royal Malaysian Navy Deputy Western Fleet Commander First Admiral Abu Bakar Bin Mohd Ajis.
PNS SAIF commanding officer extended well wishes on behalf of the Pakistan Navy Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi to the people of Malaysia in general and Royal Malaysian Navy in particular. He also extended his gratitude to the wholehearted support provided by Royal Malaysian Navy in making ship’s stay comfortable.
With an aim to enhance cooperation and interoperability between the two navies at a tactical level, PNS SAIF also conducted naval drills and exercises at sea with Malaysian Navy Ship KD SELANGOR (FFG-176). During the three days stay at the port, cross-ship visits and reception onboard PNS SAIF were also held.
PNS SAIF is the 3rd sword class frigate of Pakistan Navy fitted with state of the art weapons and sensors and is capable of undertaking all types of maritime operations in a multi threat environment.
Naval forces have historically played a pivotal role in strengthening the bonds of friendship between nations through goodwill visits. In this regard, Pakistan Navy recognises the need to enhance maritime collaboration, may it be in the form of regular interactions, visit of senior officers, training cooperation or participation in bilateral and multi-national exercises and exhibitions.
This visit of PNS SAIF to Lumut will further strengthen the bonds of friendship between Pakistan and Malaysia.
