Naval chief meets high-level Turkish naval officers during official visit

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi on Wednesday called upon the commander of Turkish Naval Academy and commander naval training and education, said a statement released by the Pakistan Navy (PN).

The naval chief, on an official visit to Turkey, met the high-ranking Turkish naval officers and held meetings in which matters of mutual interest were discussed.Professional and academic training and grooming of young officers was also discussed.

The naval chief was also given a briefing regarding training regime being followed at the Turkish Naval Academy, added the statement.

Abbasi visited varioussections of the academy and interacted with midshipmen and cadets.

Upon his arrival at the academy, the naval chief was received by Commander Turkish Naval AcademyRear Admiral (UH) Ibrahim Ozdem.