Navy chief visits Turkish naval base

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, who is on an official visit to Turkey called on Commander Turkish Fleet, Vice Admiral Ercument Tatlioglu and Commander of Turkish Northern Sea Area, Rear Admiral (UH) Iskender Yildirim.

Upon his arrival at Turkish Fleet Headquarters Golcuk Naval Base, Admiral Abbasi was received by Commander Turkish Fleet. A ceremonial guard with military honours was also presented to the Naval chief on the occasion.

Later, the chief of naval staff called on Commander Turkish Fleet, Vice Admiral Ercument Tatlioglu in his office. During the meeting, professional matters of mutual interest including bilateral naval collaboration and security environment in Indian Ocean region were dilated upon.