Pakistan Navy Ships MOAWIN and ASLAT visitedPort Takoradi, Ghana as part of Overseas Deployment to Africa
Islamabad (Pakistan Point News - 3rd Dec, 2019) Pakistan Navy Ships MOAWIN and ASLAT visitedPort Takoradi, Ghana as part of Overseas Deployment to Africa.Mission Commander& Commanding Officers of the visiting ships called on prominent Ghanaian authorities including Ghana Navy Chief and Flag Officer Fleet. During the visit, a free medical camp was also established by team of Pakistan Navy doctors and paramedics. The visit was also amply utilized to highlight the deteriorating situation in Indian Occupied Kashmir (IoK).
Upon arrival at Port Takoradi, visitingPakistan Navy Ships were extended a warm welcome by Ghana Navy. During the visit, Mission Commander along with Commanding Officers of Pakistan Navy Ships called on Ghana Navy Chief who is also a graduate of Pakistan Naval Academy, Flag Officer Fleet, Chief of Takoradi Region and Regional Administrator, Takoradi. During meetings with Ghanaian authorities, Mission Commander conveyed sincere regards from Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, Chief of the Naval Staff to the people of Ghana in general and Ghana Navy in particular. Both the sidesdisplayed commitmentand desire on further expanding and enhancing brotherly relations between the two countries.Mission Commander also highlighted Pakistan’s sacrifices in fight against terrorism and Pakistan Navy's role in ensuring maritime security and safety of global commons which were duly acknowledged by the hosts.
As a gesture of goodwill, a free Medical Camp was also established off port premises by a team of Pakistan Navy doctors and paramedics. The camp provided medical treatment and medicines to over 2600 local patients. Some patients were also treated onboard Pakistan Navy Ship MOAWIN, which is fitted with state of art medical facilities. Establishment of Medical Camp by Pakistan Navy was widely appreciated and generated tremendous goodwill amongst local populace.
A reception dinner was hosted onboard PNS MOAWIN. Senior Officers of Ghana Navy along with a large number of diplomatic corps and prominent local community attended the event.On the occasion, Mission Commander also updated the dignitaries about the deteriorating situationin the Indian Occupied Kashmir. A documentary depicting theatrocities being perpetrated by the Indian Armed Forces and plight of the Kashmiriswas screened during the event which was well received by the attendees.
The ongoing deployment of Pakistan Navy Ships to Africa is aimed at further strengthening friendly ties with African countries, enhancing naval collaboration, extending humanitarian assistance and developing interoperability with the host navies.
