The events were attended by a host of dignitaries at both ports
Pakistan Navy Ship NASR visited Djibouti and Sudan ports as part of Overseas Deployment to the African region and as a gesture of goodwill and humanitarian support, handed over food aid to the local authorities at the respective ports. The visiting PN Ship received a warm welcome from Ambassadors of Pakistan, Shozab Abbas at Djibouti, and Sarfraz Ahmed Khan Sipra at Sudan along with the respective country’s Defense Attaché and host naval officials.
Local dignitaries and naval officials from both countries attended the handover of rations. At Djibouti, the guest’s list included the President of the Djibouti National Assembly and local parliamentarians. Similarly, the event at Port Sudan was attended by Governor Red Sea State, Minister of Social Welfare Red Sea, and officials from the Government and armed forces. The dignitaries acknowledged the Government of Pakistan and the Pakistan Navy for the kind gesture and provision of humanitarian assistance.
During the visits, the Mission Commander and Commanding Officer of the ship called on senior Military and Civil officials of both countries. At Djibouti, meetings were held with the Chief Commander of Djibouti Navy, Colonel Abdul Rehman Aden, and Commander in Chief Djibouti Coast Guard, Colonel Wais o Bogoreh.
In Sudan, PN Mission Commander met with Commander Port Sudan Naval Base, Commodore Al Sadiq Ibrahim Osman, Governor Red Sea State Sudan, Abdullah Shangaryi Ohaj, Commander Red Sea Military Area, Major General Ibrahim Al Jail and Director-General Port Authority Sudan, Omer Muhammad Adam. During the interactions, Mission Commander conveyed sincere regards from Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi to the people of both countries.
The ongoing deployment of Pakistan Navy Ship to African regions serves multiple purposes including further strengthening friendly ties with African Countries and enhancing naval collaboration. It will also help in extending humanitarian assistance and developing interoperability with the host navies.
Last month, a high ranking delegation from Djibouti visited Pakistan and expressed special interest in boosting trade. Such steps will certainly help in achieving that very goal. Pakistan has maintained friendly relations with the African countries over the years and boosting trade ties will be mutually beneficial.