Muscat: In pursuance of Pakistan Navy’s commitment to regional security and affirmation of its role as a force with global outlook, Pakistan Navy Ship Aslat (with embarked helicopter) visited Port Sultan Qaboos, Muscat from February 09 to 12, 2022.
This was part of a good will visit during its Regional Maritime Security Patrol (RMSP) which is Pakistan Navy’s initiative of maintaining presence in the critical sea lanes in order to contribute to regional maritime security and freedom of navigation.
During the stay in port, the ship hosted a reception onboard (while abiding by the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and instructions issued by Supreme Committee dealing with COVID-19) which was attended by diplomats including ambassadors and military attaches of various countries, senior officers from Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) and prominent Pakistani Community members.
Officers and men from Royal Navy of Oman visited the ship for professional briefings and interaction.
The ship’s visit was aimed at strengthening the bonds of friendship between Sultanate of Oman and Pakistan in general and Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) and Pakistan Navy in particular as well as exploring new vistas for future collaborative initiatives between the two brotherly countries.
The ship sailed onward on February 12 to take part in the sea phase of the International Maritime Exercise 2022 (IMX 22) conducted off Muscat.
