COLOMBO : Chinese-built Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Taimur, which recently became a sore topic in Indian media amidst the row over the Chinese research vessel’s planned visit to Sri Lanka, arrived at the Colombo Port this morning (Aug 12).
The visiting ship was accorded a welcome by Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with its traditions.
According to Sri Lanka Navy, this Pakistani-guided missile frigate built by Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard in Shanghai, is in Sri Lanka for a formal visit.
The warship made a stop in Colombo during its maiden voyage to Pakistan while exercising en route with Cambodian and Malaysian navies.
The 134-meter-long vessel is commanded by Captain M Yasir Tahir and manned by 169 as the ship’s complement.
The Commanding Officer of PNS Taimur is scheduled to call on Commander Western Naval Area at the Western Naval Command Headquarters today.
The ship is expected to remain here until August 15 and the crew of the ship is slated to take part in several programmes organized by the Sri Lanka Navy to promote cooperation and goodwill between two navies.
Further, PNS Taimur is expected to conduct a naval exercise with Sri Lanka Navy in western seas on the day of its departure on August 15.
