KARACHI – Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi has beenawarded “Legion of Merit” award by Turkish Naval Forces Commander AdnanÖzbal at a dignified ceremony in Ankara.

Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi is on an official visit to Turkey. Uponarrival, the naval chief was presented guard of honour at TNF Headquarters.

Admiral Niazi called on Minister of National Defence Hulusi Akar andTurkish Armed Forces Commander General Yasar Guler at Turkish General StaffHeadquarters in Ankara. He also called on President of Defence IndustriesIsmail Demir at Presidency of Defence Industries.

Regional security, bilateral collaboration and mutual interest werediscussed in the meeting. The CNS and Turkish military officials laudedeach other’s contribution to maintaining peace and stability in the region.

Admiral Niazi also laid a floral wreath at Ataturk Mausoleum – Ankara, andsigned an honour book.