Islamabad, (Parliament Times) : ?Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan
Niazi during an official visit to United Arab Emirates (UAE) called on Chief of Staff
UAE Armed Forces Lt General Hamad Mohamed Thani Al Rumaithi and
Commander UAE Naval Forces Rear Admiral (Pilot) Saeed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan
separately.
Upon arrival at Naval Headquarters, the Admiral was received by Commander UAE
Naval Forces and presented ceremonial Guard of Honour. The Naval Chief was
given comprehensive briefing on UAE Navy. The Admiral also visited Shipbuilding
Facility, Naval Forces Institute and Ghantout Naval Base at Abu Dhabi.
During call on with Commander UAE Naval Forces, matters of bilateral naval
collaboration and regional maritime security were discussed. The Naval Chief
underscored Pakistan Navy’s initiative for ensuring maritime security in the region
through Regional Maritime Security Patrols (RMSP) and participation in Combined
Maritime Force. The Naval Chief also thanked Commander UAE Naval Forces for
participation in Multinational Maritime Exercise AMAN-21. Commander UAE Naval
Forces acknowledged Pakistan Navy’s efforts and commitment in support of
collaborative maritime security and appreciated successful conduct of Exercise
AMAN-21.
?Later, during call on with Chief of Staff UAE Armed Forces, professional matters of
mutual interest including bilateral defence collaboration were discussed. The Naval
Chief highlighted importance of enhancing cooperation between the armed forces of
both the countries through bilateral exercises and training programs. The dignitaries
acknowledged the importance of strong military cooperation among the two
countries.
?It is expected that visit of the Naval Chief will further augment and expand defence
ties between the two countries in general and Armed Forces in particular.