BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 6. During a visit to
the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, a delegation led by the
Azerbaijan Naval Forces Commander, Rear Admiral Shahin Mammadov,
met with the Chief of the Naval Staff of Pakistan, Admiral Naveed
Ashraf, Trend
reports via the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry.
In accordance with protocol, the national anthems of both
countries were performed during the official welcoming ceremony
following the passage in front of the guard of honor, and a wreath
was laid at the Shehids monument.
During the meeting, the sides discussed the current state and
future prospects of relations between the two countries’ navies and
also highlighted the importance of holding joint exercises to
promote the exchange of experience and enhance the professionalism
of naval personnel.
Later, Rear Admiral Mammadov met with the Federal Minister for
Defense of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Mr. Asif Muhammad
Khawaja, and expressed his gratitude for the reception. The
Azerbaijan Naval Forces Commander emphasized that expanding
cooperation with Pakistan in the defense sphere is in the spotlight
of the country’s leadership.
At the meeting, which highlighted the importance of
Azerbaijan-Pakistan military relations, the sides expressed
confidence that mutual visits will have a positive impact on the
development of bilateral cooperation.
Following a meeting with the Commander of the Pakistan Fleet,
Vice Admiral Abdul Munib, Rear Admiral Mammadov visited Azerbaijani
servicemen studying in Pakistan and inquired about their
education.
As part of the visit, Rear Admiral Mammadov got acquainted with
the conditions created at Pakistan’s ship repair facilities.
It should be noted that the visit of the Azerbaijan Naval Forces
Commander to Pakistan is of great importance in terms of developing
cooperation between the naval forces of both countries, as well as
enhancing military education and military-technical issues.
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