Russian, Japanese ships arrive for training at Karachi port ‘Marshal Shaposhnikov’ and salvage tug ‘Alatau’ Karachi For the first time in the last five decades, Russian naval vessels comprising two warships — anti-submarine destroyer ‘Marshal Shaposhnikov’ and salvage tug ‘Alatau’ — arrived at the Karachi port on a goodwill visit. The Russian flotilla is being led by Rear Admiral Dmitrieve Vladimir Alexandrovich, according to a statement issued by the Pakistan Navy. “The event is of strategic importance and would go long way towards the enhancement of bilateral relations between the two countries.” The commander of the flotilla will also call on senior officers of the Pakistan Navy. Various training activities and discussions on maritime security have been planned. Friendly sports matches and a visit of the Russian delegation to the PN establishment will also be undertaken. The Russian ships will also conduct a passage exercise with the Pakistan Navy platforms. “Such visits help in promoting peace and security in the region and are in line with the policies of government to enhance maritime collaboration with regional and extra regional countries.” A day earlier, the Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) comprising two warships – SAMIDARE (DD-106) and SAZANAMI (DD-113) – had arrived at the city’s port. The JMSDF flotilla is being led by Captain Hiroaki Tajri. “The event would go long way towards enhancement of bilateral relations between Pakistan and Japan.” The commander of the Japanese flotilla called on senior officers of the Pakistan Navy. Various training activities and discussions on maritime security were conducted. Friendly sports matches and visits of the Japanese delegation to the PN establishments were also undertaken. At the end of the visit Japanese, the ships will also conduct passage exercises with Pakistan Navy platforms.
Posted on: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 11:16:20 +0000
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