US Legion of Merit conferred on naval chief

ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah during his official visit to the US has been conferred with US Legion of Merit by United States Chief of Naval Operations Admiral John Richardson.

According to a press release issued by Pakistan Navy here Friday, the prestigious award was conferred in an impressive ceremony held at the US Navy Yard. A full honours ceremony was held at the US Navy Yard in the honour of Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah.

Later, chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah called on US Chief of the Naval Operations Admiral John Richardson in his office at Pentagon.  During the meeting, the naval chief dilated upon matters of mutual interest including bilateral naval collaboration and security environment in Indian Ocean region. 

He also thanked US chief of Naval Operations for active participation of US Navy in Multinational Naval Exercise AMAN-17 conducted by Pakistan Navy in Karachi. US Chief of Naval Operations highly appreciated the professionalism of Pakistan Navy personnel and active role being played by Pakistan Navy for maritime security and stability in the region and congratulated it for successful conduct of multinational naval exercise AMAN-17.