Pakistan and UAE Navy Chiefs held important meeting

Pakistan and UAE Navy Chiefs held important meeting

ISLAMABAD – Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niaziduring an official visit to United Arab Emirates (UAE) met with Chief ofStaff UAE Armed Forces Lt General Hamad Mohamed Thani Al Rumaithi andCommander UAE Naval Forces Rear Admiral (Pilot) Saeed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyanseparately.

According to the Spokesperson of the Pakistan Navy, the Admiral wasreceived by the Commander Naval Forces of UAE and was presented ceremonialthe guard of honour. He was also given a comprehensive briefing on the UAENavy. The Admiral was also given a tour of the Shipbuilding Facility, NavalForces Institute and Ghantout Naval Base at Abu Dhabi.

Both sides discussed matters of bilateral naval collaboration and regionalmaritime security. The Naval Chief emphasized Pakistan Navy’s initiativefor ensuring maritime security in the region through Regional MaritimeSecurity Patrols (RMSP) and participation in Combined Maritime Force.

The Naval Chief also thanked Commander UAE Naval Forces for participationin Multinational Maritime Exercise AMAN-21. Commander UAE Naval Forcesacknowledged Pakistan Navy’s efforts and commitment in support ofcollaborative maritime security and appreciated the successful conduct ofExercise AMAN-21.