Naval Forces Commander and Pakistani Defense Minister discuss joint cooperation

Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif and Commander of the Kuwait Naval Force, Rear Admiral Saif Al-Hamdan, discussed ways to develop cooperation to enhance readiness and support the efficiency of joint maritime operations. The Kuwaiti Armed Forces’ Directorate of Moral Guidance and Public Relations stated in a press release that the meeting took place during Rear Admiral Al-Hamdan’s official visit to the capital, Islamabad, and was attended by Kuwait’s ambassador to Pakistan, Nasir Al-Mutairi. It added that the meeting addressed recent developments and updates on the maritime security situation in the region. The directorate noted that the Commander of the Kuwait Naval Force also met during his visit with Pakistani Navy Chief, Admiral Naveed Ashraf. The visit comes as part of efforts to strengthen military ties between the two friendly nations.