Two Pakistan Navy vessels have arrived in the naval port of Simon’s Town
for a short port visit.
The destroyer PNS Tippu Sultan and the combat support ship PNS Nasr are
visiting from 10 to 13 December 2012. Their entry into the port was
slightly delayed by a strong South Easter wind blowing in False Bay.
The purpose of the ships’ visit is to maintain the Pakistan Navy’s
international contact with the South African Navy and also to enhance
bilateral relations between Pakistan and South Africa.
According to the South African Navy (SAN), the relationship between the
two navies has been improving steadily and this visit to Simon’s Town
by the Pakistan Navy ships presents an ideal opportunity to further
strengthen the existing ties between the two navies. To further cement
the closeness between Pakistan’s and South Africa’s navies, Chief of the
Staff, Pakistan Navy, Admiral Mohammed Asif Sandila will also be
visiting South Africa in the same timeframe.
