Karachi,: US Navy Ship USS INDIANAPOLIS, Freedom Class Littoral
Combat Ship (LCS) visited Karachi Port. Upon arrival at Karachi, US Navy Ship was
received by senior officials of Pakistan Navy.
During stay at Karachi, activities included professional interaction with PN officials and
Ship's crew in the form of table top discussions on contemporary issues besides
planning and coordination meeting for conduct of joint sea exercise. At sea Pakistan
Navy Ship ALAMGIR with embarked helicopter carried out sea exercise with visiting US
Navy ship to enhance interoperability between both navies. The sea exercise was
aimed to strengthen mutual professional skills through cooperation and learning from
each other’s experience.
Pakistan Navy, in line with Government policy, has always contributed significantly
towards safety, security and freedom of navigation at high seas. In this regard Pakistan
Navy’s Regional Maritime Security Patrol and participation in Coalition Maritime Forces
operations since 2004 is a manifestation of PN resolve for safe and secure seas for
common cause of peace and stability in the region.
