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Chief of the Naval Staff Muhammad Zakaullah calls on Chief of the Indonesian Navy

Islamabad 09 May 17. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah is on an official visit to Indonesia. During the visit, the Naval Chief called on Chief of the Indonesian Navy, Admiral Ade Supandi.

Upon his arrival at Indonesian Naval Headquarters, the Admiral was received by his counterpart, Chief of the Indonesian Navy, Admiral Ade Supandi. Guard of Honour was also presented to the Naval Chief on the occasion.

During the meeting, Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah dilated upon matters of mutual interest and bilateral naval collaboration. Chief of the Indonesian Navy acknowledged the significance of close and strong bilateral naval association in diverse realms between Navy and Indonesian Navy. Admiral Zakaullah thanked Admiral Ade Supandi for active participation by Indonesian Navy in Multinational Naval Exercise AMAN 17 to join hands for common resolve of ‘Together for Peace’ and also looked forward to further enhancing the interaction between both navies through port calls and Passage Exercises (PASSEXs). Chief of the Indonesian Navy, while lauding the professional acumen and commitment of PN personnel, highly appreciated the efforts of to maintain collaborative security in the Indian Ocean and beyond.

The visit is expected to greatly enhance the bilateral collaboration between Pakistan and Indonesian Defence Forces in general and the two Navies in particular in various avenues. Director General Public Relations (Navy)