Pak Navy displays prowess at Navdex in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI: Not only Pakistan’s army dazzled in the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2017) but Pakistan also displayed naval prowess at the Navdex, the naval defence and maritime security section of the International Defence Exhibition and Conference, IDEX 2017.

Pakistan’s two ships PNS Azmat and PMSS HINGOL had been shining side by side with UAE and UK naval ships in the main menu of the Navdex. The patrol craft PMSS Hingol has made its debut at Navdex 2017 in Abu Dhabi and its part of Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA).

So, as part of a goodwill gesture to strengthen the bilateral relations between Pakistan and UAE, Pakistan embassy in Abu Dhabi hosted a reception at the ship where diplomats and defence attaches of various countries as well as UAE naval officers were warmly welcomed. Commandant Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Naval College Brigadier (Staff) (Navy) Tareq Khalfan Abdullah Al Zaabi was the chief guest.

Addressing the gathering, Captain Khalid Pervez, the Commander 10th Patrol Craft Squadron and Commander of Pakistan Navy said that the visit would further strengthen the bonds of friendship and brotherhood between Pakistan and UAE specially improve the mutual cooperation between the personnel of the two countries.

“Our resolve against maritime terrorism, piracy and other omni-present asymmetric threats to global terrorism”, he termed as “Testament”

Captain Khalid Pervez expressed gratitude for Pakistan Navy’s commitment to promote peace in maritime domain.  While speaking to The News International, Defence Attache of Pakistan in the UAE, Air Commodore Mohammad Akhtar proudly said that the prime and supreme positioning of Pakistan Navy’s ships during Navdex was revealing the exemplary relations of two brotherly nations.

The evening started with the national anthems of the United Arab Emirates and Pakistan respectively while the chief guest Tareq Khalfan, Pakistani Ambassador to UAE Moazzam Ahmad Khan and Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Material) Rear Admiral Imtiaz Ahmed cut the cake at the conclusion of the event.