KARACHI: USS Pearl Harbor, a Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship of the American Navy, arrived in Karachi where the navies of the US and Pakistan conducted a joint exercise to support naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the region.
The two navies issued a joint statement, saying: “USS Pearl Harbor is deployed to the US 5th Fleet AOR. #NavyPartnerships.”
USS Pearl Harbor conducted a scheduled port visit in Karachi on November 9-11.
Then Pakistan Navy’s PNS Tabuk and Azmat ships sailed with USS Pearl Harbor in the Gulf of Oman.
“Longstanding cooperation between our navies is built on a shared commitment to safeguarding the seas and maintaining regional security and stability,” said US 5th Fleet in a tweet.
🇺🇸⚓️🇵🇰navies conducted a passing exercise Nov. 11. Pakistani ships PNS Tabuk & PNS Azmat sailed with USS Pearl Harbor in Gulf of Oman. Longstanding cooperation between our navies is built on shared commitment to safeguarding the seas & maintaining regional security & stability. pic.twitter.com/sDnhX1cGsC
— U.S. 5th Fleet (@US5thFleet) November 12, 2021
Pakistan Navy said the visit would enhance the joint peacebuilding measures in the region.
On completion of the port visit, the two naval forces conducted a passing exercise.
While in port, US crew members had an opportunity to rest in a designated liberty area and participated in several community relations activities.
