RIYADH – Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, who is onan official visit to Saudi Arabia has called on Commander Royal SaudiBorder Guard, Vice Admiral Awwad Eid Al Balawi and Eastern Fleet Commander,Rear Admiral Fahad Ali Al-Furaidan and discussed professional matters ofmutual interest.

According to a press release of Pakistan Navy, Chief of the Naval Staffhighlighted Pakistan’s commitment and performance in the fight againstterrorism and Pakistan Navy’s efforts for maintaining peace and stabilityin Indian Ocean Region.

Vice Admiral Awwad Eid Al Balawi acknowledged Pakistan’s efforts forpromoting peace and stability in the maritime domain for freedom of seasand free flow of maritime trade.

Later, Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi met EasternFleet Commander Royal Saudi Naval Forces, Rear Admiral Fahad AliAl-Furaidan at Jubail and discussed professional matters and variousavenues of bilateral collaboration.

Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi also visited various segments and sections ofKing Fahad Naval Academy and interacted with midshipmen and cadets.