ISLAMABAD: Pakistani naval chief Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi was welcomed to the United Arab Emirates by the Commander UAE Naval Forces and discussed regional maritime security with a number of top UAE navy officers, the Pakistan navy said on Friday.
“CNS Adm Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi is on official visit to United Arab Emirates,” the Pakistan navy said in a tweet. “Adm was welcomed by Cdr UAE Naval Forces at NHQ & presented GoH.”
The navy said the Pakistani chief was briefed about the UAE navy and also visited a shipbuilding facility, the Naval Forces Institute and the Ghantout Naval Base in Abu Dhabi.
“The Naval Chief called on COS UAE Armed Forces & Commander UAE Naval Forces in separate meetings. During interactions with dignitaries, matters of bilateral defence collaborations & regional maritime security were discussed,” the Pakistan navy said.
"CNS highlighted PN’s initiative for maritime security in the region & thanked Cdr UAE Naval Forces for participation in Ex AMAN-21. The dignitaries acknowledged PN's efforts in support of collaborative maritime security & appreciated successful conduct of Ex AMAN-21."
Pakistan last month hosted the seventh biennial multinational “Aman” (peace) exercise in Pakistani waters aimed at fostering international cooperation to fight piracy, militancy and other crimes threatening maritime security. Around 45 navies, including those of the United States, Britain, UAE, and China, took part in the Arabian Sea exercise with ships and observers.
