Times of Islamabad

Pakistani Navy Chief held important meetings with top Saudi Military leadership in Riyadh

Pakistani Navy Chief held important meetings with top Saudi Military leadership in Riyadh

KARACHI – Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi heldmeetings with Chief of General Staff and Commander Royal Saudi Naval Forcesduring his official visit to Saudi Arabia.

Upon his arrival at Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) Headquarters Riyadh,Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi was received by Commander Royal SaudiNaval Forces Vice Admiral Fahad bin Abdullah Al Ghofaily, said a PakistanNavy press release.

A smartly dressed contingent of RSNF presented Guard of Honour to the NavalChief.

Admiral Niazi was given comprehensive briefing on RSNF setup and itsongoing operations. He also visited their Command and Control Centre.

Later, the naval chief called on Chief of General Staff General Fayyad binHamid Al Ruwaili and Commander Royal Naval Forces Vice Admiral Fahad binAbdullah Al Ghofaily in separate meetings where matters of mutual interestand bilateral defence relations were discussed.

The officials acknowledged brotherly ties between Pakistan and SaudiArabia. The Saudi officials lauded the contributions of Pakistan inspearheading various initiatives for peace and stability in the region.They also appreciated the role of Pakistan Navy in training and capacitybuilding of RSNF troops.

This visit was expected to boost the bilateral cooperation between both thecountries in general and navies in particular.