ISLAMABAD: In a significant demonstration of growing naval cooperation, Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) SAIF conducted a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with Maldives Coast Guard vessels, a military statement said on Friday.
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Pakistan Navy Ship SAIF visited the Port of Male as part of its ongoing overseas deployment. “Upon arrival at the port, the ship was warmly welcomed by Maldivian authorities,” it said.
During the visit, Mission Commander held meetings with the military leadership of Maldives and also visited the High Commission of Pakistan. During these interactions, matters of mutual interest, naval engagements, and cooperation in maritime security were discussed.
ISPR added that during the ship’s stay in the Maldives, government officials, ambassadors of various countries, and members of the diplomatic community visited PNS SAIF.
Following the port call, PNS SAIF conducted a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with Maldives Coast Guard vessels.
PNS SAIF visited Port of Male during its overseas deployment. Mission Cdr Cdre Muhammad Zeshan Nabi Sheikh met Chief of Defence Force Maj Gen Ibrahim Hilmy, Coast Guard Cmdt Brig Gen Mohamed Saleem & Pak HC V/Adm (R) Faisal Rasul Lodhi to discuss maritime cooperation. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/MCt6WVN79W
— DGPR (Navy) (@dgprPaknavy) November 7, 2025
Regular visits of Pakistan Navy ships to Maldives reflect the strong bilateral relations between the two countries and will further enhance interoperability between the naval forces.
