ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi is on anofficial visit to Kuwait.

During the visit, Chief of the Naval Staff called on Commander Kuwait NavalForces, Brigadier General Khaled Abdullah and Commander Coast Guard Kuwait,Cdr Sheikh Mubarak Ali Yousuf Al-Sabah.

During the meeting with Commander Kuwait Naval Forces, Brigadier GeneralKhaled Abdullah, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi discussed matters of mutualinterest and bilateral naval collaboration. Both the dignitaries alsodiscussed avenues to enhance bilateral cooperation between both the naviesin the field of training, provision of technical manpower and expertise.

Commander Kuwait Naval Forces acknowledged the role played by PN inproviding training and trained Human Resources to Kuwait Navy.

He emphasized the significance of close and strong bilateral navalassociation in diverse realms between Pakistan Navy and Kuwait Navy.Brigadier General Khaled Abdullah also lauded the role and commitment ofPakistan Navy for initiating sustained and credible efforts to maintainregional maritime peace and stability.

The Naval Chief also met H.E Mr Ghulam Dastgir, Ambassador of Pakistan toKuwait and Ex. Pakistani servicemen

The visit would greatly augment the bilateral cooperation between both thecountries in general and Navies in particular.