Captain Shahid Wasif, Commanding Officer of Pakistan Naval ship PNS SAIF, held a reception dinner in honour of the Saudi Naval Officers, Diplomats and Pakistani media and Community representatives, on board. Acting Consul General of Pakistan Mr. Shaiq Bhutto and officers of Consulate were also present at the occasion. Captain Tariq Al Seeri represented the Saudi Royal Naval Force. The dinner was held on the deck of the ship at Jeddah Islamic Port. The reception started with national anthems of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, says a press release received here today from Jeddah. The Commanding Officer welcomed the guests on board. He thanked the Saudi government for extending excellent hospitality to the officers and officials. In his welcome address the Commanding Officer said that Saudi Arabia has very significant role and position in the region. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have long, time tested and mutually supportive relations. The roots of these relations are founded in people to people relationships, he added. Captain Shahid said Pakistan believes in promoting peace both at regional and international level, and we will always remain committed to this cause. Pakistan Navy has a mission to safeguard freedom of seas, trade and enhance bilateral relations with friendly countries, and added that PNS Saif current visit to Saudi Arabia is a testimony of Pakistan Navy’s resolve. Commanding Officer told that Royal Navy and Pakistan Navy enjoys the unique relation that some of them have been trained together at Pakistan Naval Academy Karachi. This base provides strength to our bilateral relations, he added. He said that Navies of both countries enjoyed cordial ties and both the countries have held a number of joint trainings and exercises including the 'Naseem-ul-Bahr' joint naval exercise. Captain Shahid said that Pakistan believes in promoting peace and security in the region. He acknowledged the will of Saudi leadership to further extend the mutually beneficial relationship and expressed his desire to further broaden Pakistan Navy cooperation with Saudi Navy. *-*-*-*
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