Warships of the Omani, Pakistani and Spanish navies have conducted exercises in the north-west Indian Ocean.
The warships were the Pakistani Zulfiquar class guided missile frigate PNS Saif, the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency patrol ship Kashmir, Omani Al-Ofouq class patrol vessel RNOV Al Seeb and the Spanish guided missile frigate Santa Maria.
The first exercise was with Saif, Kashmir and Al Seeb during Focused Operation ‘KARAKORAM RESOLVE’ under Pakistan led Combined Task Force (CTF-150).
The Pakistan Navy said “The Pakistan Navy and Royal Navy of Oman share a history of operating together for promoting regional peace and stability; wherein regular visits and interaction are being conducted between both navies. In addition, Pakistan Navy and Royal Navy of Oman regularly conduct Bilateral Exercise Thamar Al Tayyib to enhance mutual cooperation and understanding between brotherly navies.”
Later Saif also conducted exercise with Santa Maria and rehearsed various maritime operations to enhance interoperability.
Source PN
