A Pakistan Navy ship is participating in an international defense exhibition in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of the efforts to strengthen the maritime relations with the Gulf Nation, the military’s media wing said on Saturday.

Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Yarmouk arrived in UAE to International Defense Exhibition (Idex) and Naval Defense Exhibition (NAVDEX 25), Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.

Several high -profile officials, including UA’s Minister of Tolerance and the Defense Ministers in Romania and Yemen, visited the ship.

“Participation in the defense exhibition reflects Pakistan’s strong defense tape with UAE and its active role in global maritime security initiatives,” Ice PR.

Pakistan has intensified his naval diplomacy in recent years, especially with golf nations, as part of the efforts to improve maritime security and defense cooperation. The growing commitment is in line with Islamabad’s wider strategy for maintaining stability in regional waters and ensuring trade routes in the midst of developing geopolitical dynamics.

The UAE event, which includes naval vessels from eight nations and participation from 65 countries, follows Pakistan’s host of AMAN-25 multinational exercises, with 60 countries participating in maritime exercises aimed at improving regional security and cooperation.

After AMAN-25, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia conducted AFA AL SAHIL BILATERAL NAVING EXERCISE, which was completed in Karachi last month with a demonstration of firepower and combat tactics.

During his visit to the UAE, PNS Yarmouk also conducted joint exercises with UAE Navy’s ship Al Emarat, which reinforces operational coordination between the two fleet.