Visiting Pak warship leaves

The Pakistan Naval Ship (PNS) Shahjahan, which arrived in Colombo on 02 June on a two-day official visit, departed on Sunday (04). The ship conducted a naval exercise with SLNS Parakramabahu of the Sri Lanka Navy and the Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship in accordance with naval traditions at the Colombo port.

During its visit it engaged in the Passage Exercise (PASSEX), formations and ship maneuvers, communication exercises.

During the vessel’s stay in Colombo, naval personnel of PNS Shahjahan took part in a volleyball tournament organised by the Sri Lanka Navy with a view to promoting the camaraderie between both navies. In addition, naval personnel of the Sri Lanka Navy visited PNS Shahjahan and observed the operational prowess of the Pakistan warship.

Pakistanis and Sri Lankans exchanging mementos after a volleyball match

Visits of this nature will be a valuable tool in promoting cooperation between regional navies, the Sri Lanka Navy said. Apart from that, naval exercises and other training engagements conducted during such visits help share knowledge and information about their respective maritime environments, which can be particularly valuable in dealing with nontraditional threats and other common maritime challenges.