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Naval chief meets Bahrain forces commander

Published January 18, 2017 Updated January 18, 2017 12:00am

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah is on an official visit to Bahrain. During the visit, the Naval Chief called on Commander-in-Chief Bahrain Defence Forces, Field Marshal Sheikh Khalifa Bin Ahmed Al-Khalifa, Commander Bahrain National Guards, Lieutenant General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Isa Al Khalifa, Chief of Staff Bahrain Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Thiyab Bin Saqer Al Noami and Commander Bahrain Coast Guards, Staff Brigadier General Alaa Abdullah Siyadi.
During the meetings with Bahraini dignitaries, matters of mutual interest including defence and security collaboration were discussed. The Naval Chief highlighted Pakistan's commitment and performance in fight against terrorism in general and Pakistan Navy's efforts for maintaining regional peace and security in particular.
The dignitaries acknowledged warm and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Bahrain, based on strong foundations and historical ties and lauded PN efforts and focused commitments in support of collaborative maritime security in the region and extending co-operation in diverse fields to Royal Bahrain Naval Force.
Later during the day, in a separate visit, the Admiral also called on Commander US Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT), Vice Admiral Kevin M Donegan.
Upon his arrival at US NAVCENT Headquarters, the Admiral was warmly received by Admiral Kevin M Donegan. During the meeting, Admiral Zakaullah dilated upon matters of mutual interest including bilateral naval collaboration and security environment in Indian Ocean Region.-PR