Pakistan Naval Chief Meets Oman’s Top Civil, Military Leadership to Bolster Defence Ties
— December 19, 2024
ISLAMABAD (AIA) Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf held high-level meetings with Oman’s top civil and military leadership during his official visit, the Pakistan Navy announced Thursday.
Admiral Ashraf met with General Sultan Mohammad Al Nu’amani, Minister of the Royal Office; Rear Admiral Saif Nasser Al Rahbi, Commander of the Royal Navy of Oman; and Rear Admiral Ali Abdullah Al Shidi, Commander of the National Defence College, according to a statement issued by the Directorate General Public Relations (Pak Navy).
The discussions focused on strengthening defence cooperation and deepening the historic ties between Pakistan and Oman. Admiral Ashraf highlighted the Pakistan Navy’s commitment to collaborative maritime security initiatives, working in partnership with regional countries.
Oman’s leadership commended the Pakistan Navy’s efforts in promoting regional maritime security and reaffirmed the importance of bilateral naval collaboration.
During his visit, the naval chief toured several key installations, including the RNO Said bin Sultan Naval Base, Oman Naval Ship, Maritime Security Centre, National Defence College, Military Technical College, and Sultan Qaboos Naval Academy, where he received comprehensive briefings on their operations.