Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) TAIMUR Saturday visited Sihanoukville, Cambodia as part of a goodwill visit and flag showing mission which is a maiden port call to Cambodia by any PN Ship.

Upon arrival at Sihanoukville, PNS TAIMUR was warmly welcomed by officials from the Ministry of National Defence, the Cambodian Navy and the Pakistan Embassy in Cambodia.

During the port visit, Commanding Officer PNS TAIMUR, Captain Yasir Tahir called on the Deputy Governor of Sihanoukville and Commander Ream Naval Base.

During the interactions, matters of mutual interest and Maritime Security were discussed. On the occasion, the Commanding Officer of the PN ship conveyed well wishes from Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi for the people of Cambodia in general and the Cambodian Navy in particular.

Commander Ream Naval Base, Deputy Commander Royal Cambodian Army, Deputy Commander of Royal Cambodian Air Force and high officials from the Government of Cambodia visited onboard PNS TAIMUR.

Visiting dignitaries were briefed about the Pakistan Navy's role in Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and training capabilities.

Officers of the Royal Cambodian Navy also visited the ship and witnessed naval drills.

The visit of PNS TAIMUR provided an opportunity to further enhance the existing close diplomatic ties and cordial relations with friendly countries.