Pakistan Navy to secure maritime trade corridors.

ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Shamsheer has reached Port Sultan Qaboos of Oman, according to Pakistan Navy officials.

Spokesperson for Pakistan Navy said PNS Shamsheer, with embarked AL-43 helicopter, is deployed in Northern Arabian Sea and Arabian Gulf as part of the regional maritime security patrol. The purpose of maritime security operations is to make maritime trade corridors secure and peaceful for national and international trade.

PNS Shamsheer is visiting Port Sultan Qaboos at Muscat as part of Overseas Deployment for Regional Maritime Security Patrols (RMSP) in North Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman and Arabian Gulf area. Deployment of PNS Shamsheer in North Arabian Sea is primarily focused on ensuring safety and security of these waters for international shipping.

The ship was given a warm welcome by the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) upon its arrival at the port and was also received by the Defence Attache of Pakistan and RNO personnel. During the stay at Port Sultan Qaboos, the commanding officer called on Ambassador of Pakistan in Oman and Commanding Officer Said Bin Sultan Naval Base, Wudam. During the meeting with Commanding Officer Said Bin Sultan Naval Base, the commanding officer PNS Shamsheer conveyed regards from Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, Chief of the Naval Staff to the Omani Navy and the people of Oman and highlighted that the visit of PNS Shamsheer was a manifestation of the multifaceted long term collaboration that existed between the two navies.

A reception was held onboard PNS Shamsheer. Salman Ather, Head of Chancery...

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