Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi is on an official visit to Saudi Arabia. During the visit, the Naval Chief met with Maj. Gen. Talal Abdullah Al-Otaibi, Military Adviser to the Minister of Defense, and Commander Royal Saudi Naval Forces, Vice Admiral Fahd bin Abdullah Al-Ghofili. He also met with Vice Admiral Brad Cooper, head of the US Central Naval Command.
During separate meetings with the Saudi military leadership and the head of the US Central Naval Command, the Admiral discussed issues of mutual interest, including bilateral defense cooperation and maritime security in the region. He highlighted the Pakistan Navy’s efforts to build a multi-national naval task force led by the Regional Maritime Security Patrols and the Combined Maritime Forces and its leadership. Saudi officials appreciated Pakistan’s defense ties and the steps being taken by Pakistan to maintain peace and stability in the region.
The recent visit of the Naval Chief will further enhance the defense ties between the two countries.
Director General of Public Relations (Navy)