China lauds Pak Navy’s efforts for maritime security in region

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Zafar Mahmood Abbasi is on an official visit to China
During the visit, the Naval Chief called on Commander PLA (N) Vice Admiral Shen Jinlong and Deputy Administrator of State Administration for
Science, Technology Industry (SASTIND), Mr Xu Zhanbin.Upon arrival at PLA(N) Headquarters, Beijing, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi was
received by his counterpart Vice Admiral Shen Jinlong
A smartly turned out contingent of PLA(N) clad in ceremonial dress presented him the Guard of Honour.Later, Chief of the Naval Staff called
on Commander PLA(N), Vice Admiral Shen Jinlong
During the meeting, discussions on professional matters including bilateral naval collaboration and security environment in Indian Ocean
Region were held
Various avenues of cooperation between the two Navies were also focused
A comprehensive brief on PLA(N) was given to Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi
including participation of Pakistan Navy in multinational Task Forces against piracy and maritime terrorism
Vice Admiral Shen Jinlong said that Pakistan Navy is playing a pivotal role for maritime security and stability in the region, which has
greatly helped in shaping a secure environment for freedom of navigation in the region.Earlier, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi met Deputy
Administrator of State Administration for Science, Technology Industry, Xu Zhanbin at SASTIND Headquarters
During the meeting, matters of mutual interests including collaboration in development of military industry were dilated upon.The visit is