Pakistan Navy Ship ZULFIQUAR has visited port Jeddah, Saudi Arabia as part of overseas deployment.

During stay at port, RSNF Commander Western Naval Fleet Command, Rear Admiral Yahya Bin Mohammad Al Asiri and Commander Western Naval Aviation Group, Rear Admiral Mohammad Bin Saeed Al Ahmri visited onboard PN Ship and called-on Mission Commander Commodore Syed Rizwan Khalid.

During the interaction, matters of mutual interest were discussed. The visiting dignitary acknowledged contribution of Pakistan Navy to regional peace and maritime security.

Earlier, before its visit to Jeddah port, the PNS ZULFIQUAR separately conducted passage exercises with Italian Navy Ship VEGA and Turkish Navy Ship TCG GOKCEADA at Mediterranean Sea.

The exercises encompassed Advanced Maritime Maneuvers including Maritime Interdiction Operations, Boarding and Force Protection drills.

The exercises were aimed to enhance military cooperation through naval engagement and augment interoperability between the friendly navies.