Islamabad (Web Desk/Agencies): Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf called on the Military and Naval Leadership of Netherlands during an official visit to Netherlands.
According to a Pakistan Navy news release issued on Saturday, the naval chief held combined meeting with top military and naval leadership of Netherlands at Ministry of Defence.
Professional matters of mutual interest including bilateral defence collaboration were discussed.
Admiral Naveed Ashraf underscored the importance of enhancing interactions between the armed forces of both countries through exercises and training exchange programmes.
Netherlands Deputy Chief of Defence, Vice Admiral Boudewijin Boots while acknowledging the significance of strong bilateral military cooperation in diverse realms, stressed on enhancing collaborations in expanded military domains.
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf also visited Royal Netherlands Navy Headquarters and called-on Commander Royal Netherlands Navy, Vice Admiral René Tas.
During the meeting matters of defence ties and mutual bilateral naval collaboration and regional maritime security were discussed.
The naval chief underscored the contribution of Pakistan Navy towards regional maritime peace and stability through its initiative of Regional Maritime Security Patrols (RMSP) and participation in Combined Maritime Force.
Later on, the naval chief visited DAMEN Shipyard of Royal Netherlands Navy and Zeven De Provincién Class Frigate.
During his visits, the CNS was given a detailed briefing on ships’ maintenance and construction activities.
The visit of the naval chief will further augment and expand defence ties between the two countries in general and navies in particular.