CHIEF OF NAVAL STAFF, PAKISTAN NAVY MEETS CDS

The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Pakistan Navy Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi, NI (M), S BT on his official visit to Sri Lanka paid a courtesy call on the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil in his office today (27 Feb.)

The Chief of Staff of the Office of the Chief Defence Staff (OCDS), General Udaya Kumara RSP VSV USP USAWC psc ceremonially received the visiting CNS, Pakistan and the delegation with a warm welcome at the entrance.

Upon the arrival at the office premises, the Chief of Defence Staff General Shavendra Silva extended a warm reception and welcome to Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi. At the outset, CDS explained the visiting naval chief the strong relationship between the Armed Forces of the two countries cherished over the years and how it is continued to maintain. The CDS thanked the armed forces of Pakistan, particularly the Pakistan Navy, for all the assistance including training opportunities extended to the armed forces of Sri Lanka.

Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi conveyed his gratefulness to General Shavendra Silva for the cordial welcome and emphasised that he is pleased to witness the cordial relations and the bilateral exposure with the Sri Lanka Navy in the recent past. He further assured the continued assistance to Sri Lanka and the highest concerns in the same spirit in the future as well.

General Shavendra Silva presented a special memento to the CNS, Pakistan Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi while wishing him all the success in his future endeavours. At the same time, the visiting CNS also presented a memento to the CDS symbolising the sound bilateral defence relations. The cordial meeting culminated with the signing of the Visitors’ Book by the CNS, Pakistan before leaving the OCDS premises.