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ISLAMABAD: Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi paid an official visit to Sri Lanka and discussed matters related to mutual interest with top civil and military leadership.
According to the spokesperson of Pakistan Navy, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi called on Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and also held a meeting with Defence Secretary Maj Gen (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne and top military hierarchy.
CNS Adm Zafar Mahmood Abbasi is on an official visit to Sri Lanka. During the visit, Naval Chief called on PM of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa, Def Secy Maj Gen(R) Kamal Gunaratne & top military hierarchy. Matters w.r.t mutual interest & regional security & stability were discussed pic.twitter.com/2SID6Esqjf
— DGPR (Navy) (@dgprPaknavy) January 28, 2020
Earlier in December last year, Russian Navy Commander-in-Chief had met Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi at the Naval Headquarters in Islamabad. Navy spokesperson told, matters of mutual interest, promotion of cooperation between navies of the two countries, professional matters and other issues were discussed in the meeting.
Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi highlighted Pakistan’s efforts to ensure maritime security and peace in the region and its role in the war on terror.
The Russian Naval Chief was also informed about Pakistan’s stance on the Indian aggression in occupied Kashmir particularly after the abrogation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. He lauded Pakistan Navy’s efforts for maritime security and stability in the region.
