Pakistan Navy will participate in the upcoming naval exercise Sea Breeze 2021, co-hosted by US Sixth Fleet and Ukrainian Navy, as an observer in the Black Sea region. Israel is among the countries taking part in the drill. Pakistan does not recognise Israel. 

The exercise, being held from June 28 to July 10,  will see the participation of 32 countries.

“Pakistan is among the participating countries and Pakistan Defence Attaché Ukraine will participate as an observer,” an official of Pakistan Navy’s media directorate said.

He said, however, no Pakistani ship would take part in the activities, Dawn reported.

Among the participating nations are Australia, Brazil, France, Japan, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.

Pakistan Air Force and Israel have in the past together participated in US Air Force’s advanced aerial combat training ‘Red Flag’ exercises.

(SAM)