ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf and the Turkish Chief of the General Staff, General Metin Gürak on Friday discussed issues of mutual interests including regional maritime security environment and bilateral naval collaboration
Earlier upon arrival at Naval Headquarters Islamabad, the distinguished guest was received by Chief of the Naval Staff.
During the meeting of the Naval Chief and Turkish Chief of General Staff, various avenues of cooperation including training, exchange of visits and conduct of bilateral naval exercises between the two Navies were also focused.
Admiral Naveed Ashraf highlighted Pakistan Navy’s initiatives to ensure maritime security and peace in the region through Regional Maritime Security Patrols. The visiting dignitary acknowledged Pakistan Navy’s efforts and commitments in support of collaborative maritime security in the region.
The recent visit of Turkish Chief of the General staff will further augment and expand defence ties between the two brotherly countries in general and the defence forces in particular.