Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi held a meeting with Commander US Naval Forces Central Command Vice Admiral Brad Cooper on Wednesday. Both the naval chiefs exchanged views on affairs of mutual interests, maritime security situation, and bilateral naval cooperation.

According to the spokesperson for Pak Navy, both leaders have resolved to strengthen the defence and naval cooperation between the two countries. The Commander of US Naval Forces Central Command congratulated CNS Admiral Niazi on the successful conduct of AMAN-23 organized by the Pakistan Navy.

The five-day multinational maritime exercise AMAN-23 was concluded in Karachi on Tuesday. Naval forces of more than 50 countries participated in the joint naval exercise with their warships, aircraft, Special Operation Forces and a large number of observers. The exercise was aimed at developing an effective joint strategy against pirates, terrorists and smugglers of drugs and arms.

Credit : Independent News Pakistan-INP