Over the course of three days, the Italian Navy Carrier Strike Group—which consists of the Frigate ITS ALPINO and the Aircraft Carrier ITS CAVOUR—arrived in Karachi.
Senior Pakistan Navy officers and the Italian ambassador extended a hearty welcome to the Italian Navy ships upon their arrival.
Rear Admiral Abdul Munib, Commander of the Pakistan Fleet, received a visit by a party of Italians headed by Marilina Armellin, the Italian ambassador.
Interoperability, potential future collaborations to improve regional marine security, and defense cooperation were among the topics of mutual interest that were discussed at the conference.
