ISLAMABAD: Vice Admiral Abdullah Bin Khamis Al Raisi, Oman’s military chief, visited Pakistan’s naval headquarters on Monday to discuss maritime peace and regional security, the Pakistan Navy said.
Oman and Pakistan both share a common maritime boundary, with ships of both countries routinely operating close to each other’s coasts. The two nations routinely support each other in medical evacuations and cooperate in maritime law enforcement and logistics support.
According to a statement by the Directorate General Public Relations (DGPR) of the Pakistan Navy, Al Raisi visited the Naval Headquarters in Islamabad during which he met Pakistan’s Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi. Both discussed bilateral collaborations and regional maritime security environment, the Pakistan Navy said.
“The Naval Chief highlighted Pakistan Navy’s initiatives to ensure maritime security and peace in the region through Regional Maritime Security Patrols,” the statement said. “The visiting Admiral acknowledged and lauded Pakistan Navy’s efforts and commitments in support of collaborative maritime security in the region.”
Pakistan Navy said Al Raisi’s visit would enhance bilateral collaboration between the two countries.
