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Pakistan naval ship in Sri Lanka

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IANS

The May 14-17 visit "signifies the strong diplomatic, cultural and military ties between Sri Lanka and Pakistan", reported Associated Press of Pakistan (APP).

The 123-meter PNS SAIF is a multi-mission frigate capable of operating independently or as part of a task force in a multi-threat environment.

The ship was commissioned in September 2010 at Shanghai, China.

It is equipped with stat of the art equipment and sensors. It is capable of operating in a multi-threat environment, it is equipped with multi-role missiles and other modern weapons systems.

"Such interactions are a part of the professional relationship between the two navies," APP said.

 

"This partnership is considered important by both countries for creating a secure maritime environment in the Indian Ocean."

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First Published: May 15 2013 | 1:32 PM IST

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