Pakistan Navy (PN) on Thursday (today) delivered critical humanitarian aid supplies to African countries delivered food aid at Niger and Benin.
According to Director General Public Relations (DGPR) Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Navy Ship NASR visited Cotonou Port of Benin as part of Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission to African countries.
Upon arrival at Cotonou (Benin), PNS NASR was received by Ambassador of Pakistan at Niger HE Mr Ahmed Ali Sirohey along with Honorary Consular of Pakistan, Defence Attache of Pakistan in Nigeria, and host naval officials. Previously, the ships also visited Djibouti and Sudan port during the deployment.
PNS NASR as part of HADR mission to African countries delivered food aid at Niger & Benin during ceremonies held at Cotonou port. The events were attended by Govt & military officials. The dignitaries of both counties thanked Govt of Pakistan & PN for humanitarian assistance(1/3) pic.twitter.com/QZqYJiU3bJ
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Mission Commander and Commanding Officer of PNS NASR called on Deputy Minister for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Management of Niger, General Secretary of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Benin and Chief of the Naval Staff of Benin Navy.
During the interactions, matters of mutual interest and enhancement of bilateral cooperation were discussed. Mission Commander conveyed sincere regards from Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi to the people of visiting countries.