Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf has said that Pakistan Navy is an ardent supporter of the promotion of maritime security with the collaboration of regional countries, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
According the an ISPR statement released on Thursday, the Naval Chief expressed these remarks during separate meetings with the Minister of the Royal Office of the Sultanate of Oman, Commander Royal Navy of Oman and Commander National Defense College in Oman.
The Naval Chief further highlighted the role of Pakistan Navy in preventing piracy and smuggling.
During the meetings, security situation in the Indian Ocean and matters pertaining to the joint defense cooperation came under discussion.
Later, the Naval Chief also visited key facilities, including the Said bin Sultan Naval Base, RNO Ship, Maritime Security Centre, National Defence College, Military Technical College, and Sultan Qaboos Naval Academy.
Reporter Ahmad Mansoor