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In a display of the brotherly relationship between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, Pakistan Maritime Security Ships (PMSS) HINGOL and BASOL will be arriving at Colombo Port for a four-day port call from 5 to 8 January 2017.
As part of goodwill, Pakistan Maritime ships frequently visit Sri Lanka. These calls are aimed at strengthening and augmenting the existing strong relationship between Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
During the call, Mission Commander Ashfaq Ali will pay a courtesy call to Commanders of the Sri Lankan Navy, the Coast Guard and the Western Naval Area.
During their stay at Colombo, PMSS HINGOL and BASOL will take part in professional maritime drills with their Sri Lankan counterparts while also playing friendly basketball/volleyball matches.
Pakistan and Sri Lanka have strong maritime ties and engage in multifaceted cooperation.