Navy chief holds meetings with Sri Lankan dignitaries

Pakistan Navy’s all-out support to Sri Lankan people lauded

ISLAMABAD:
While on an official visit to Sri Lanka, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah called on President of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Maithripala Sirisena, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, State Minister of Defence Dinendra Ruwan Wijewardene and Secretary to Ministry of Defence Eng Karunasena Hettiarachchi in separate meetings.

During the meetings with president and prime minister, matters of mutual interests were discussed. Admiral Zakaullah highlighted Pakistan Navy’s efforts in pursuance of the policies of the government of Pakistan, to maintain peace and security in the Indian Ocean Region in collaboration with international community.

Humanitarian support: Sri Lankan military lauds Pakistan Navy efforts


The admiral reiterated Pakistan’s continued support to Sri Lankan Armed Forces in the field of training, provision of technical manpower and expertise.

Sri Lankan president and prime minister acknowledged Pakistan Navy’s strenuous efforts for maintaining maritime security in the region and  also expressed satisfaction over the historical bonds and defence collaboration between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in various avenues including training, reciprocal visits, port calls and exercises and looked forward to further increase defence ties and  bilateral relations.

The dignitaries highly lauded Pakistan Navy’s all-out support and assistance to Sri Lankan people during the recent devastating floods.
Load Next Story