Italian Navy Carrier Strike Group comprising Aircraft Carrier ITS CAVOUR and Frigate ITS ALPINO, arrived in Karachi on a three-day visit followed by a bilateral exercise, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

Upon arrival in Karachi, the Italian Navy ships were warmly welcomed by senior officials of Pakistan Navy and the Ambassador of Italy, a Pakistan Navy news release said.

Following the arrival, an Italian delegation led by the Ambassador of Italy Marilina Armellin, along with Rear Admiral Stefano Barbieri, Capability Director of the Italian Defence General Staff, called on Commander Pakistan Fleet Rear Admiral Abdul Munib.

During the meeting, matters of mutual interest including interoperability, avenues for future collaboration to enhance regional maritime security and defence cooperation were discussed.

Commander Karachi, Vice Admiral Muhammad Faisal Abbasi also visited ITS CAVOUR and was briefed about the Aircraft Carrier’s capabilities by Commanding Officer Captain Francesco FAGNANI.

The capabilities of Italian defence industries were also showcased in a Defence Industries Exhibition held onboard ITS ALPINO.

Reporter Ahmad Mansoor