Naval Chief calls on Commander PLA(N)

ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP):Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, who is on an official visit to China
called on Commander PLA(N) Vice Admiral Shen Jinlong and Deputy Administrator of State
Administration for Science, Technology & Industry (SASTIND), Xu Zhanbin.
Upon arrival at PLA(N) Headquarters, Beijing, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi was received by
his counterpart Vice Admiral Shen Jinlong, said a statement issued here by directorate of public
relations of Pakistan Navy.
A smartly turned out contingent of PLA(N), clad in ceremonial dress presented him the Guard of Honour.
Later, Chief of the Naval Staff called on Commander PLA(N), Vice Admiral Shen Jinlong. During
the meeting, discussions on professional matters including bilateral naval collaboration and security environment in Indian Ocean Region were held. Various avenues of cooperation between the two
Navies were also focused. A comprehensive brief on PLA(N) was given to Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi.
Chief of the Naval Staff highlighted Pakistan’s commitment and contributions in fight against terrorism including participation of Pakistan Navy in multinational Task Forces against piracy and maritime terrorism. The PLA (N) Commander lauded Pakistan Navy’s efforts and focused
commitments in support of collaborative maritime security in the region. Vice Admiral Shen
Jinlong said that Pakistan Navy is playing a pivotal role for maritime security and stability in the region, which has greatly helped in shaping a secure environment for freedom of navigation in the region.
Earlier, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi met Deputy Administrator of State Administration for Science, Technology & Industry, Xu Zhanbin at SASTIND Headquarters. During the meeting, matters
of mutual interests including collaboration in development of military industry were dilated upon.
The visit is expected to greatly augment the bilateral cooperation between both the countries in general and Navies in particular.