Washington: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf visited the United States of America to enhance bilateral maritime cooperation and defense engagements.

According to Radio Pakistan, during his visit, the Naval Chief met with US Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Vice Admiral Yvette Davids, and Acting Vice Commandant of the US Coast Guard, Vice Admiral Thomas G. Allan Jr. Discussions focused on matters of professional interest, regional security dynamics, and possibilities for professional training and maritime cooperation.

Admiral Ashraf also visited the National Defence University, where he met with its President, Vice Admiral Peter A. Garvin. At the US State Department, he engaged in discussions with Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs, Stanley L. Brown. These engagements included deliberations on politico-military cooperation, maritime security, capacity-building initiatives, and shared maritime interests.

During a gathering with US scholars and think-tank experts, Admiral Ashraf addressed regional maritime security challenges and the Pakistan Navy’s contributions towards collaborative maritime efforts.