KSA, Pakistan hold naval drill

[Al Bhatti]

22 November 2014

MILITARY COOPERATION: Pakistan Embassy charge d’affaires Khayyam Akbar and Rear Admiral Ghasham Menahi Al-Qahtani with naval officers aboard PNS Mujahid.


KSA, Pakistan hold naval drill

The Royal Saudi Navy and the Pakistan Navy have conducted a joint training exercise at Jubail Islamic port, reflecting the increasingly close relationship between the two friendly countries.

The exercise involved the participation of approximately 50 naval officers from both sides.

Group Captain Asad Ibrahim told Arab News on Thursday that “more than 25 naval officers from both the countries took part in an offshore goodwill training exercise recently to further enhance bilateral military cooperation.”

The joint exercise was followed by a reception dinner hosted at the Pakistani Navy Ship (PNS) Mujahid, which was also attended by Khayyam Akbar, charge d’affaires at the Pakistani embassy in Riyadh, and Admiral Ghasham Menahi Al-Qahtani, the Eastern Fleet commander of the Royal Saudi Navy.

Speaking at the occasion, Akbar highlighted the growing military relationship between the Kingdom and Pakistan: “We have stood by each other through thick and thin, and such a joint exercise demonstrates the value of our friendship,” he said.

Applauding a very “strong and deep rooted military relationship,” Akbar also gave thanks for the attendance of various diplomatic missions to the ceremony, along with a large number of Saudi officers.

 

[root]

Good it will benefit both countries.

 

[zaid butt]

any pictures of this drill

 

[Gasoline]

Nice, that will increase the relationships and experiences.

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

Nice, that will increase the relationships and experiences.

Amigo can you find some pics and post em here or atleast the links... Thanks,.

 

[Jaanbaz]

Pictures please.

 

[Gasoline]

Amigo can you find some pics and post em here or atleast the links... Thanks,.

Pakistan Navy ship set to call on Jubail base



Saudi Gazette report


JEDDAH — A Pakistan Navy Ship “S/M HAMZA” will call on Royal Saudi Naval Forces Base in Jubail on May 6 for a goodwill cum training cruise. It will dock at the base till May 11.

The navy ship named after Hadhrat Hamza, the great warrior of Islam and an uncle of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), is the first indigenously built submarine of Pakistan Navy with MESMA AIP system. The submarine was built by PN Dockyard in collaboration with DCNS of France. Hamza was successfully launched on Aug. 10, 2006 and commissioned on Sept. 26, 2008.

Induction of Hamza in the Pakistan Navy’s submarine force has added a new dimension in convention submarines operations. Hamza has safely and smoothly conducted maximum endurance operation of MESMA at sea. The navy’s submarine force with this state-of-the-art platform has gained unique capability of enhanced submerged endurance as compared to other navies in the region.

By virtue of its propulsion, weapons and sensor outfit, equipment efficiency, stealth and well-knit crew, the submarine is fully capable of undertaking variety of missions.

Mission closed on May 1

Pakistan embassy in Riyadh and the consulate in Jeddah will remain closed on Thursday, May 1 on account of Labor Day. The missions will reopen on Sunday, May 4, a press release said on Monday.


Pakistan Navy ship set to call on Jubail base | Kingdom | Saudi Gazette


That what I found it ,

I searched even in ARABIC ,but I didn't find any pics or detailed news .

I think they want to keep the details secret ,,

Or there was no coverage there ,

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

Pakistan Navy ship set to call on Jubail base



Saudi Gazette report


JEDDAH — A Pakistan Navy Ship “S/M HAMZA” will call on Royal Saudi Naval Forces Base in Jubail on May 6 for a goodwill cum training cruise. It will dock at the base till May 11.

The navy ship named after Hadhrat Hamza, the great warrior of Islam and an uncle of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), is the first indigenously built submarine of Pakistan Navy with MESMA AIP system. The submarine was built by PN Dockyard in collaboration with DCNS of France. Hamza was successfully launched on Aug. 10, 2006 and commissioned on Sept. 26, 2008.

Induction of Hamza in the Pakistan Navy’s submarine force has added a new dimension in convention submarines operations. Hamza has safely and smoothly conducted maximum endurance operation of MESMA at sea. The navy’s submarine force with this state-of-the-art platform has gained unique capability of enhanced submerged endurance as compared to other navies in the region.

By virtue of its propulsion, weapons and sensor outfit, equipment efficiency, stealth and well-knit crew, the submarine is fully capable of undertaking variety of missions.

Mission closed on May 1

Pakistan embassy in Riyadh and the consulate in Jeddah will remain closed on Thursday, May 1 on account of Labor Day. The missions will reopen on Sunday, May 4, a press release said on Monday.


Pakistan Navy ship set to call on Jubail base | Kingdom | Saudi Gazette


That what I found it ,

I searched even in ARABIC ,but I didn't find any pics or detailed news .

I think they want to keep the details secret ,,

Or there was no coverage there ,

PNS Mujahid is a Mine hunter/sweeper ship... Good will ex? probably a port call turn into a small ex?