The visiting Pakistani dignitary
during his meeting with the Minister for National Defence Mr. İsmet Yılmaz
discussed matters pertaining to further boosting defence ties. Mr. İsmet Yılmaz
reassured to share Turkish defence sector experience with Pakistan . They
discussed progress on the ongoing defence projects. Admiral Zakaullah said Turkey is one
of the first foreign countries that he is visiting after assuming the office of
the Chief of Naval Staff. He briefed the Minister about the successful
international defence exhibition, IDEAS 2014, organized by Pakistan in Karachi . He said the response from foreign
exhibitors from all over the world was overwhelming. He particularly mentioned the
Turkish defence producers, who had the largest pavilion in the entire
exhibition.
Upon his arrival at the Turkish Naval
Forces Headquarters, Admiral Zakaullah was presented a guard of honour by a
contingent of Turkish Navy. In recognition of his services for promotion of
cooperation between the two navies, he was decorated with “Legion of Merit of the
Turkish Armed Forces” by his counterpart at an impressive ceremony. Both the
commanders earlier held a meeting. Various matters of mutual interest aimed at
further promoting ties between the navies of the two brotherly countries were
discussed. Admiral Zakaullah invited Admiral Bülent Bostanoğlu to visit Pakistan . He
also reiterated earlier invitation to the Turkish Navy to participate in the
forthcoming multinational naval exercise, Aman-2015, being organized by Pakistan in
February 2015. Admiral Bülent Bostanoğlu accepted the invitation to visit Pakistan soon.
He also confirmed that Turkish naval vessel “TCG Büyükada” will participate in
Aman-15.
Admiral Zakaullah later on called
on the acting Chief of Turkish General Staff General Yaşar Güler and discussed
matters of mutual interst. General Yaşar Güler referred to his recent visit to Pakistan where
he led Turkish delegation to the 10th session of Pakistan-Turkey
High Level Military Dialogue Group (HLMDG). Both the military leaders agreed to
utilize HLMDG for further gearing up defence cooperation.
During his meeting with Prof. Dr.
Ismail Demir, Undersecretary for the Turkish Defense Industries, various
proposals for joint production were discussed. They reviewed progress on the construction
of Logistics Support Ship for Pakistan Navy being built by STM of Turkey at
Karachi Shipyard. Prospects of further projects also came under discussion.
Earlier, Admiral Zakaullah and his
delegation members visited Mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk to pay homage to Turkey ’s first
president and the great leader of its war of independence. He also visited Military
Electronic Industries of Turkey (ASELSAN). During their stay in Turkey , the
Pakistani delegation will be visiting shipbuilding and allied industries.
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