Dec 7: Pakistan Navy’s ship PNS ZULFIQUAR (F-22P Frigate) reached Colombo on Tuesday to participate in 60th Anniversary celebrations of Sri Lankan Navy. Ship’s band, dressed up in traditional naval uniform, presented melodious tunes as it sailed into Colombo Harbour.
The crew will participate in the various events planned during the stay in Colombo, including Presidential Fleet Review, International Band Fiesta and Sailing Regatta. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Noman Bashir would also visit Colombo to attend the celebrations.
The ship, which is the pioneer Sword Class, was commissioned in Pakistan Navy on July 30, 2009. It is a multi-mission capable ship, fitted with potent weapons like Surface-to-Air and Surface-to-Surface Missiles, Guns, Jammers and Torpedoes. It is capable of carrying ASW Helicopter Z9EC and has modern navigational and communication systems.
Sri Lanka is an important regional country and PN regards cooperation with SLN (Sri Lankan Navy) as of paramount importance. Pakistan Navy enjoys brotherly and cordial relations with
Sri Lanka Navy in all professional fields and PNS ZULFIQUAR is in Colombo to participate in the 60th anniversary celebration.
The ship also visited Colombo earlier during her maiden voyage from Shanghai in September 2009. The visit will open new avenues of bilateral cooperation between the two friendly navies and garner the existing strong bonds of friendship between the two countries.
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