PNS Alamgir visits Kenya as part of ‘engage Africa’ policy

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Alamgir visited Mombasa, Kenya as part of overseas deployment in the African region.
Upon arrival at port, PNS Alamgir was received by the high commissioner of Pakistan at Kenya, defence attaché of Pakistan and senior officials from Kenyan Navy. According to a PN press release received here on Friday, during the port visit, the mission commander along with the commanding officer of PNS Alamgir called on the cabinet secretary of Defence of Kenya and deputy commander of Kenyan Navy. During the interactions, matters of mutual interests were discussed and enhancement of bilateral ties in all spheres was re-affirmed. Mission commander conveyed good wishes of Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi for the people of Kenya.
As a goodwill gesture and to extend humanitarian assistance, a free medical camp was established by the Pakistan Navy at Mombasa, Kenya.   
A specialized team of Pakistan Navy doctors and paramedics provided medical treatment and medicines to over 5400 patients.   Establishment of free Medical Camp by Pakistan Navy was widely appreciated by the local populace.  It is a true manifestation of the government of Pakistan Engage Africa policy that seeks to explore new avenues of cooperation, strengthening bilateral ties and developing interoperability with African countries, said the press release.

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