INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi on his official visit to Nigeria called on Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff,
Chief of Naval Staff and also visited various Nigerian Naval facilities including training units.Upon his arrival at Naval Headquarters in
Abuja, the Admiral was getd by Chief of the Naval Staff Nigerian Navy, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas while a ceremonial Guard of Honour
was also presented to him at the occasion.During the assembly, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi dilated upon things of mutual interest and
bilateral naval collaboration while the Naval Chief highlighted Pakistan Navy efforts for ensuring maritime security and peace in the region
through Regional Maritime Security Patrols and participation in combined maritime forces (CMF).Naval Chief also thanked Vice Admiral
Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas for participation of Nigerian Navy Delegation/ Special Forces Team in recently conducted Multinational Maritime Exercise
He also underscored the importance of further enhancing the interaction between both the navies through port calls, bilateral naval
exercises and training exchange programmes.Chief of the Nigerian Navy acknowledged the significance of strong bilateral naval organization
in diverse realms between both the navies
He also highly appreciated and acknowledged Pakistan Navy efforts and commitment in support of collaborative maritime security and
successful conduct of Exercise AMAN-19
Earlier, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi also called on Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff, General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin
During the assembly, professional things of mutual interest and bilateral defence ties were pondered upon.General Abayomi acknowledged and
highly appreciated the role and contributions of Pakistan in spearheading various initiatives for preserveing peace and stability in the
Both the dignitaries agreed on further enhancing the collaboration between both the countries in the fields of training and other defence
The Naval Chief also visited Nigerian Navy Western Naval Command (WNC) and Nigerian Navy Ship QUORRA where the Naval Chief was given a
ceremonial Guard of Honour upon his arrival
He also witnessed the maritime surveillance system
Tardyr, the Admiral also visited Naval Dockyard where he was given detailed briefings on various aspects of the operational activities of
It is expected that the recent visit of the Naval Chief shall further augment and expand defence ties between the two countries in general
and Armed Forces in specific.TheIndianSubcontinent has not verified the content of the source
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