ABU DHABI: The Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi hosted a reception to mark the Defence Day onboard Pakistan Navy Ship Shamsheer at Cruise Terminal, Mina Zayed Port.
Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi along with Commodore Shahid Wasif, SI (M), Mission Commander, Pakistan Navy, welcomed the chief guest, His Excellency General Salem Saeed Al Jabri, UAE’s Assistant Foreign Minister for Military & Security Affairs, and Brigadier Abdullah Al Mohairbi, Deputy Commander UAE Navy, at the reception.
The reception was attended by members of the diplomatic corp, and officials of the UAE government. A cake cutting ceremony was also held on the occasion.
In his welcome address, Commodore Shahid Wasif said that Pakistan and the UAE have commenced bilateral exercise ‘Nasl Al Bahr’, in the UAE. He elaborated that the exercise is aimed to strengthen cooperation between the two navies, enhance interoperability and building their capacities.
Ambassador Tirmizi said that Pakistan and the UAE Armed Forces were traditional partners to achieve peace, stability and security in the region. He said that the history of close collaboration between the two militaries could be traced farther than the unification of the Emirates.
Ambassador Tirmizi said that the relationship between the two sides, having strong roots, has now transformed into a stronger partnership, which is clearly evident by the fact that UAE Navy have hosted Pakistan Navy’s PN flotilla for the fifth edition of exercise Nasl Al Bahr.
He also acknowledged the presence of retired Pakistani veterans who have played a key role in the development of the bilateral relationship by serving as instructors in the defence industry and all walks of life in the UAE.
He also thanked the UAE’s Ministry of Defence for hosting PNS Shamsheer and Haibat, extending warm hospitality and jointly celebrating this occasion.
