Pakistan maritime security ships in Sri Lanka on a goodwill visit

In a display of brotherly relationship between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, Pakistan Maritime Security Ships (PMSS) HINGOL & BASOL will be arriving at Colombo Port for a 4-day port call from 05-08 January 2017. As part of goodwill, Pakistan Maritime ships frequently visit Sri Lanka. These calls are aimed at strengthening and augmenting the existing strong relationship between Sri Lanka and Pakistan. During the call, the Mission Commander Ashfaq Ali, will pay courtesy call on Commanders of Sri Lanka Navy, Coast Guard and Western Naval Area. During their stay at Colombo, PMSS HINGOL and BASOL will take part in professional maritime drills with their Sri Lankan counterparts besides playing friendly basketball/volleyball matches. Pakistan and Sri Lanka have strong maritime ties and engage in multifaceted cooperation. (High Commission of Pakistan Colombo)