Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, who is on an official visit to Russian Federation, visited Baltic Fleet Headquarters at Kaliningrad, Russia on Friday and held a meeting with Commander of Baltic Fleet Vice Admiral Aleksandr Nostatov.
Upon his arrival at Baltic Fleet Headquarters, the naval chief was received by Vice Admiral Aleksandr Nostatov. A ceremonial guard was presented to the naval chief with military honours on the occasion.
During the meeting of naval chief with Russian vice admiral, matters of mutual interest, including maritime security and stability, counter piracy operations, drug trafficking and various avenues to enhance interoperability between both the navies were discussed.
Commander of Baltic Fleet Vice Admiral Aleksandr Nostatov briefed the chief of the naval staff about operations of Baltic Fleet.
Later, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi visited polygon of Marine Corps Khmelevks and witnessed demonstration of armament of military equipment. He also visited Russian Federation Navy Ship Boikiy where he was briefed by the commanding officer. The naval chief interacted with ship’s crew and appreciated their professional competence.
Published in Daily Times, November 10th 2018.
