February 09, 2017
KARACHI: The warships from various countries reached Karachi Port Thursday morning to participate in Exercise Aman-17.
The warships that have arrived so far are from Russia, China and United States of America.
Water salute was presented for the warships on reaching the port. The peace exercise will start from Friday (tomorrow), said the spokesperson of Pakistan Navy. "The warships from 36 countries will be part of the exercise."
There will be three from Russia, four from US, and one each from Indonesia, Australia and Turkey among others.
British Navy Ship, HMS Daring, was also among the warships from various states that in Karachi for the multinational naval exercise.
Arrival of this world’s most advanced naval equipment from the UK in Aman exercise reflects the strong defence ties between the UK and Pakistan.
HMS Daring’s arrival is also part of 70th anniversary celebrations of the UK and Pakistan’s bilateral relationship.