Key points
- Visit will further contribute to fostering naval collaboration between two nations
- PNS ASLAT conducted a Passage Exercise with Maldives Coast Guard Ship SHAHEED ALI
- Pakistan Navy ships are regularly deployed on RMSP
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) ASLAT has visited Maldives during Regional Maritime Security Patrol (RMSP) deployment, Pakistan’s military media wing said on Wednesday.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), upon arrival at Port Malé, the ship was warmly welcomed by officials of Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) and Coast Guard. It said that during the port visit, Commanding Officer of PNS ASLAT called on Chief of Defence Force Major General Ibrahim Hilmy and Commandant Coast Guard Brigadier General Mohammad Saleem. During these interactions, matters of mutual interest were discussed, the ISPR said.
PNS ASLAT visited Maldives during RMSP deployment. Upon arrival at Port Malé, ship was welcomed by officials of Maldives National Defence Force & Coast Guard. CO called on Chief of Defence Force Maj Gen Ibrahim Hilmy & Cmdnt Coast Guard Brig Gen Mohammad Saleem. 1/3 pic.twitter.com/76sM1ma0oR
— DGPR (Navy) (@dgprPaknavy) March 18, 2025
The Commanding Officer also conveyed warm wishes from Pakistan’s Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf to the people of Maldives, the statement said.
Maritime security
During its stay in Maldives, Chief of Defence Force, government officials, High Commissioner of Pakistan, diplomats, and ambassadors of different countries visited the ship, according to the ISPR.
Pakistan Navy ships are regularly deployed on RMSP missions to fulfill international obligations for maritime security, ensure freedom of navigation on the high seas, and protect global commons.
At the conclusion of the port visit, PNS ASLAT conducted a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with the Maldives Coast Guard Ship SHAHEED ALI, it added. The exercise aimed to strengthen maritime cooperation and enhance interoperability between the two navies. The visit of PNS ASLAT to Maldives will further contribute to fostering naval collaboration between the two brotherly nations, the ISPR further said.
