Matters of mutual interests were discussed and enhancement of bilateral ties in all spheres was re-affirmed between the two Navies

ISLAMABAD, August 17: Pakistan Navy Ship ZULFIQAR visited Dubai, UAE during deployment on Regional Maritime Security Patrol. Upon arrival, Pakistan Navy Ship was received by Defence Attaché of Pakistan at Abu Dhabi and Senior Officials of UAE Navy.
During the port visit, Commanding Officer of PNS ZULFIQAR Captain TayyabWadood Anwar called-on Deputy Commander UAE Naval Forces and other senior Officials of UAE Navy. During the interactions, matters of mutual interests were discussed and enhancement of bilateral ties in all spheres was re-affirmed.
PNS ZULFIQAR celebrated Diamond Jubilee of Independence Day of Pakistan at UAE. Flag Hoisting ceremony was held onboard PNS ZULFIQAR. The ceremony was attended by Ambassador of Pakistan at UAE H.E Mr. AfzaalMahmood. Officials of UAE Navy, prominent members of business community, notables from Pakistani community and a large number of diplomatic corps also attended the Diamond Jubilee ceremony onboard PN Ship.
During the port stay, various bilateral activities including exchange visits onboard afloat units, orientation visits of military installations and coordination meetings were undertaken. Upon culmination of port visit, PNS ZULFIQAR conducted bilateral naval exercise with UAE Navy Ship SALAHA to enhance interoperability between the two navies.
Visit of PNS ZULFIQAR to UAE provided an opportunity for both brotherly countries to further enhance the existing close diplomatic ties and cordial relations.-PR