BNS Abur Bakr off to Pakistan to join international naval exercise

[leonblack08]

BNS Abur Bakr off to Pakistan to join international naval exercise

Bangladesh Navy ship Abu Bakr has left south-eastern Chittagong coast for Pakistan to join international naval exercises codenamed Aman beginning March 5. Seventy-seven officers and 216 sailors of the BNS Abu Bakr will take part in the sea exercises under the command of Commander Selim Reza Harun.

A total of 11 countries, including big powers like USA, UK, France, China and Malaysia, observers from 32 countries will attend the 10-day-long event.

Meanwhile, the navy ship will make a goodwill call at the port of Colombo and Kochin in India during her voyage enroute to Pakistan.

“It is expected that friendship and diplomatic ties will be enhanced between Bangladesh and three other SAARC countries through this exercise and goodwill visit,” a Defence Ministry announcement said here Tuesday.

Source:BdMilitary

 

[metalfalcon]

Good News for Both the Countries Pakistan and Bangladesh. It will enhance the military Co-operation between both the countries.

 

[Bull]

This would be a valuable learning excercise for those naval officers.

 

[khaled_m_ali]

BNS Abu Bakr is an old vessel. It along with some others will soon be retired when new vessels are delivered.