Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam appreciated the Pakistan Navy for rescuing Iranian fishermen, 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Friday.
Pakistan Navy Ship Zulfiquar while deployed on a regional maritime security patrol rescued an Iranian fishing dhow with 23 fishermen onboard.
Taking to X, Reza Amiri Moghadam said: “I extend my sincere appreciation to Pakistan Navy Pakistan Navy for the active and conscientious response to the distress call of assistance from a fishing boat safely rescuing 23 Iranian fishermen caught in an accident in the open sea.”
He added “Iran and Pakistan have close mutual support and cooperation in rescue and humanitarian assistance operations in international waters through their vigilance and professionalism which was carried out this time by the Pakistan Navy. “
“Iran and Pakistan have always remained committed to standing by each other during hard times in the history of the two brotherly countries.”
According to a statement from the Directorate General Public Relations (DGPR) Pakistan Navy, PNS Zulfiquar responded to the distress call from Fishing Dhow AL Muhammadi, which was stranded in the Gulf of Aden near Yemen.
It added: “Upon communication with the Pakistan Navy Ship, the fishing dhow reported a seriously injured crew member as well as defective engine and requested for necessary assistance.
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“PNS Zulfiquar swiftly responded and dispatched its medical and technical teams which provided first aid to the wounded fisherman who had severely injured his hand while repairing the boat’s engine.
Two more sick crew members were examined and provided medical assistance. In addition, the ship’s team also repaired the boat’s engine."