A Joint Pakistani-Saudi naval exercise, Naseem Al Bahr-VIII, has started in the north Arabian Sea.
The exercise, in which a task group of seven Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) Ships is taking part will continue until 15 December in various phases.
The RSNF contingent is being led by Commander Task Force Rear Admiral Sami bin Mansoor Al-Rufa'i.
The aim of this exercise is to enhance levels of inter-operability between two fraternal navies.
During the exercises, a large number of RSNF and Pakistani Navy units, including most modern destroyers, frigates, missile corvettes, tankers, mine hunters, naval aviation units and special services group will participate in multi-dimensional activities.
The sea-phase of the exercise will begin in the first week of December. De-briefing sessions will be held to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses.
