Philippines president visits Pak Naval ship at Manila Port

ISLAMABAD: President of Philippines Rodrigo Rao Duterte visited Pakistan Navy Ship SAIF at Port Manila (Philippines). PNS SAIF arrived at Port Manila for three days goodwill cum training visit to Philippines.

Upon arrival off Manila, the Ship was escorted by Philippines Navy Ship and warmly received by Defence Attache of Pakistan and Philippines Navy officials. Shortly after arrival of the ship, President of Philippines Rodrigo Rao Duterte visited the ship. Upon arrival onboard, smartly turned out Naval contingent presented Guard of Honour to the President. He was given briefing regarding operational capability of the ship followed by visit of the ship.

The President of Philippines interacted with the ship’s crew and appreciated the operational competence. President Rodrigo Rao Duterte cherished the existing cordial relations between Pakistan and Philippines and reiterated that such interactions will pave the way in further strengthening the bonds of friendship between two countries.

He also highlighted that Pakistan and Philippines have maintained close and mutually supportive relations since long. He lauded the efforts of Pakistan Navy towards international community, which helped in maintaining stability, to curb terrorism and ensuring safety of sea travel through regular deployment of PN ships in Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea.

The President also conveyed well wishes for the people of Pakistan in general and Pakistan Navy in particular. The visit of President onboard PNS SAIF has been given wide coverage in local print and electronic media in Philippines.