Pakistan Navy Ship ASLAT conducted on Friday passage exercises with the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) Ship SAZANAMI and Spanish Navy Ship SPS CANARIS in Indian Ocean, during Regional Maritime Security Patrol (RMSP).

In a statement, the Pakistan Navy said that the aim of exercises was to enhance interoperability and further strengthen mutual relations between the navies operating in the region.

“Besides conducting various maritime exercises, an opportunity was also afforded to develop understanding of each other’s Strategies, Techniques and Procedures focused on actions against illegal maritime activities in the region,” the statement added.

The press release further said that the Pakistan Navy believes in collaborative efforts to maintain lawful order at high seas.

“The regular interaction with other Naval Forces reiterates Pakistan’s contributions in common cause of promoting regional peace and stability against threats to maritimesecurity,” it concluded.