Vice chairman Chinese military meets naval chief

General Fan Changlong also visits Pakistan Navy's ship built with Chinese cooperation

Vice Chairman of Central Military Commission of China General Fan Changlong called on the chief of the naval staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah during his official visit to Pakistan on Friday.

According to a statement, detailed discussions were held on professional matters as well as on the security situation in Indian Ocean, maritime security cooperation and operational development.

General Changlong also paid a visit to Pakistan Navy Ship Aslat, constructed indigenously in collaboration with People’s Republic of China.



Vice Chairman of Central Military C ommission of People’s Republic of China, General Fan Changlong meets Naval Chief Admiral M Zakaullah at Fleet Headquarters. PHOTO: PAKISTAN NAVY

Commander Karachi Vice Admiral Syed Arifullah Hussaini received the dignitary upon his arrival at PNS Mehran.

The Chinese vice chairman was accompanied by a 24-member delegation, including vice chief of general staff, political commissar of Chengdu Military Regions Command, deputy chief of General Logistic Department and Deputy Commander of PLA Navy.



Vice Chairman of Central Military C ommission of People’s Republic of China, General Fan Changlong reviews guard of honour onboard ship PNS Aslat. PHOTO: PAKISTAN NAVY



A smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Navy presented him guard of honour on his arrival onboard the ship.

Earlier on Friday, Changlong met army chief General Raheel Sharif and pledged that Beijing looked forward to ensure proper management and security of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor project.