Pakistan, US navies hold joint exercise to ensure maritime stability

Sailors and Marines aboard USS Pearl Harbor arrived in Karachi where the US and Pakistani navies conducted a joint exercise in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Saturday. 

The US Navy in a tweet and the Pakistan Navy in a statement said, “USS Pearl Harbor is deployed to the US 5th Fleet AOR. #NavyPartnerships.”

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The amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), conducted a scheduled port visit in Karachi, Pakistan, Nov. 9-11.

Then, Pakistani ships PNS Tabuk and PNS Azmat sailed with USS Pearl Harbor in the Gulf of Oman. 

“Longstanding cooperation between our navies is built on a shared commitment to safeguarding the seas and maintaining regional security and stability,” said USS Pearl Harbor 5th Fleet in a tweet.

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The amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), conducted a scheduled port visit in Karachi, Pakistan, Nov. 9-11.

Pakistan Navy DGPR said that the visit would enhance the joint peace building measures in the region. 

Upon completion of the port visit, U.S. and Pakistani naval forces conducted a passing exercise.

While in port, U.S crew members had an opportunity to rest in a designated liberty area and participated in several community relations activities.

The community relations events included a cricket game between U.S. and Pakistani forces, dinner receptions aboard the Pakistani Navy’s guided-missile frigate PNS Shamsheer (FFG 252) and Pearl Harbor, as well as an opportunity for U.S. service members to volunteer at a local school.

"Over the last few days, we have had the privilege of conducting a port call in Kirachi, Pakistan,” said Capt. Daniel A. Follett, commanding officer of Pearl Harbor. “We also had the unique opportunity of operating with our Pakistani partners at sea. Not only does this enhance our partnership, but provides future opportunities for interoperability.”

The U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations encompasses approximately 2.5 million square miles of water and includes the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Red Sea and parts of the Indian Ocean. The expanse is comprised of 20 countries and includes three critical choke points at the Strait of Hormuz, the Suez Canal, and the Strait of Bab al Mandeb at the southern tip of Yemen.

She was named for Pearl Harbor, where World War II began for the United States.