ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy ship Zulfiquar returned to the country after a successful visit to St Petersburg, Russia, where it participated in 325th Russian Navy Day Parade.
During the ship's stay at St Petersburg, mission commander and commanding officer PNS Zulfiquar called on Commander Leningrad Naval Base Capt Saloshin Andrev and Deputy Governor External Relations Evgeny D. Grigoriev at St Petersburg.
During the meetings, matters of mutual interest were discussed. The dignitaries expressed goodwill and warmth for the Pakistan Navy and thanked it for its participation in Russian Navy Day Parade. The mission commander conveyed well wishes from Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi for the people of Russia in general and Russian Federation Navy in particular.
Mission commander also extended his gratitude for whole-hearted support provided by RFN in making the ship's stay comfortable. Later, the mission commander and commanding officer also attended a wreath laying ceremony at Piskaryevskoe Cemetery. In addition, a ceremony and press briefing were hosted onboard PNS Zulfiquar to acknowledge Russian Navy Day. Large number of Russian government officials, diplomatic core and Russian Federation Navy officers attended the event.