MNDF hosting Pakistani Naval vessel ahead of diplomatic meetings
16 Apr 2013, 6:18 PM
Minivan News
The Maldivian National Defence Force (MNDF) has said it continues to promote “good relations” with its neighbours as this week it plays host to a Pakistani naval ship visiting the Maldives.
The vessel – known as the PNS Saif – arrived in the Male’ yesterday (April 15), where it presently remains docked. The ship’s arrival follows the visit last week of two Indian naval vessels.
MNDF Spokesperson Colonel Abdul Raheem told Minivan News today (April 16) that there was no significance behind the recent back-to-back visits of the Pakistani and Indian Naval forces.
“The Maldives has good relations with all neighbouring countries, including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh,” he said. “Neighbouring countries’ ships visit often, it is normal.”
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