Pakistani, US naval officials hold meeting in Karachi, discuss maritime security

ISLAMABAD: An American vessel was warmly received by Pakistani naval officials after it visited the Karachi port, said an official handout circulated by the Directorate General Public Relations of Pakistan Navy on Thursday.
“Pakistan Navy and US Navy are working together to ensure safe and secure maritime environment in the region,” said the statement, adding the visit of USS Monterey also materialized in the same context and “proved eventful and professionally rewarding for both the navies.”
The naval officials of the two countries interacted with each other.
The two sides also participated in navigational and communication drills at sea to strengthen their operational readiness and interoperability.
“Pakistan Navy, in line with government policy, has always contributed significantly toward safety, security and freedom of navigation at high seas,” the handout said, adding: “It is hoped that this visit shall further strengthen relations between both the navies.”