Iranian CGS visits Pak Navy HQs

ISLAMABAD  -   Chief of General Staff of Armed Forces of Iran, Major General Mohammad Bagheri, called on Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi at the Naval Headquarters here on Thursday.  According to a press release issued by the media wing of Pakistan Navy, upon arrival, the visiting dignitary was received by the Naval Chief. A smart contingent of Pakistan Navy presented a Guard of Honour to him. Later, Maj Gen Mohammad Bagheri called on Chief of the Naval Staff in his office and discussed matters related to bilateral naval collaboration and prevailing maritime environment in the region.Various avenues of cooperation between the two navies were also focused. Both the dignitaries agreed to further enhance mutual interaction in diverse fields of training, mutual visits and defence collaboration. Speaking on the occasion, the Naval Chief highlighted Pakistan Navy’s commitment and efforts for ensuring maritime security and stability in the region including Pakistan Navy’s initiative of Regional Maritime Security Patrols (RMSP).The Iranian Chief of General Staff also appreciated and acknowledged Pakistan Navy’s efforts and commitments in support of collaborative maritime security in the region. It is expected that the current visit will further strengthen the bilateral collaboration between the two navies, said the press release.

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