Naval Vice Chief calls on Commander-in-Chief Russian Federation Navy

ISLAMABAD, Jul 31 (APP):While on official visit to Russian Federation, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff Vice Admiral Kaleem Shaukat called on Commander-in-Chief Russian Federation Navy, Admiral Vladimir Ivanovich Korolev
at Central Naval Museum at Saint Petersburg, Russia, said a press release issued here by Directorate of Public Relations of Pakistan Navy on Tuesday.
During the meeting, discussions on professional matters, bilateral naval collaboration and
security environment in the Indian Ocean Region were held. Various avenues of cooperation between the two Navies were also focused.
Vice Admiral Kaleem Shaukat highlighted Pakistan’s commitment and performance in the fight against terrorism including Pakistan Navy’s contributions towards regional maritime security, in pursuance of government of Pakistan’s policies to ensure peace and stability in the Indian Ocean Region. Commander-in-Chief Russian Federation Navy highly appreciated the role and contributions
of Pakistan Navy in maintaining peace and security in the region.
The call was followed by an important ceremony during which both the dignitaries signed a Memorandum of Understanding on bilateral cooperation in the Naval field. Both sides, while
appreciating the conclusion of the Memorandum on Naval Cooperation, expressed that the
Memorandum would certainly boost the existing bilateral naval collaboration between the two Navies.
During the visit, Vice Admiral Kaleem Shaukat also attended Main Naval Parade on the occasion
of Russian Federation Navy Day besides visiting Naval Shipyard and Russian Navy Frigate, Admiral Makarov.
Earlier, a reception dinner was also hosted by Pakistan Navy onboard PNS ASLAT on port call
to Saint Petersburg. The event was attended by a large number of foreign and local dignitaries.
Pakistan and Russian Federation enjoy cordial relations. A strong partnership between Pakistan and Russian would contribute towards promoting peace, stability and cooperation in the region. It is
expected that the visit of the Vice Chief of Naval Staff will enhance and expand collaboration
between the two countries in general and navies in particular.