PNS Khaibar boosts security with Bahrain visit

[Haroon Baloch]

• The ship will also be operating under the direct support of Pakistan led CTF-150
• Regional Maritime Security Patrols in North Arabian Sea Pakistan's own initiative, spokesperson says

KARACHI: A Pakistan navy destroyer deployed in the Arabian Sea to safeguard international shipping visited the Bahrain port of Mina Salman as part of its mission to strengthen maritime security in the region.
The ship, the Khaibar, is operating in direct support of the Pakistan-led Multinational Combined Task Force 150, Rear Adm, Muhammad Arshad Javed, Pakistan navy director of public relations, told Arab News on Sunday.
He said the deployment of the destroyer, which carries an AL-43 helicopter, is focused on ensuring the safety and security of the North Arabian Sea for international shipping.
“The regional maritime security patrols are Pakistan’s own initiative,” Javed said.
The Pakistan navy ship was greeted by officials of Royal Bahrain Naval Force on its arrival at the port.
During their stay at Mina Salman, the Khaibar’s commander called on Brig. Alaa Siyadi, commander of the Bahrain Coast Guard, and Commodore Salah Muhammad Jasim, deputy commander of the Royal Bahrain Naval Force.
The commanding officer said the Khaibar’s visit highlighted “the long-term collaboration between the two naval forces.”
Vice Adm. James J. Malloy, commander US Naval Forces Central Command/commander US Fifth Fleet, and Rear Adm. Mohammed Yousuf Al-Asam, commander of the Royal Bahrain Naval Force, attended a reception aboard the Khaibar.
“The Pakistan navy will continue its efforts against asymmetric threats to ensure the safety and security of the international waters,” the Khaibar’s commanding officer told the reception.


Source: http://www.arabnews.pk/node/1505531/pakistan

 

[tarrar]

When I was little I used to visit our PN & take a round in the ships,but these days I am not sure if they still allow visits.