Pakistan Navy Ship Alamgir has visited Algeria as part of overseas deployment, to enhance close diplomatic ties between the two countries.
According to the officials of Pak Navy, on arrival nearing the port, Pakistan Navy Ship was welcomed by Algerian Navy Ship and warmly received by Defense Attaché of Pakistan at Algeria along with Algerian naval officials. During stay at the port, Mission Commander Commodore Azhar Mehmood and Commanding Officer PNS Alamgir Capt.Bilal Ahmed Sana called on Commander Central Maritime Sector of Algerian Navy.
During interaction, matters of mutual interest, common maritime security objectives and enhancing naval collaborations were discussed.
The Mission Commander conveyed well wishes from Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi for the people of Algeria in general and Algerian Navy in particular. He also extended his gratitude for whole hearted support provided by Algerian Navy in making ship’s stay comfortable.
Upon completion of port visit, PNS Alamgir conducted bilateral passage exercise with Algerian Navy Ship to enhance interoperability between the two navies.
A Pakistan Navy press release received here on Thursday said that the visit of PNS Alamgir to Algeria provided an opportunity for both countries to further enhance the existing close diplomatic ties and cordial relations.