Pak naval chief meets defence leaders during US visit

Pakistan's naval chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf visited the US and held talks with military leaders to enhance defence ties between the two countries, the army said on Friday.

According to a statement, the visit by the Chief of the Naval Staff was part of ongoing efforts to further strengthen bilateral maritime cooperation and defence engagements.

During the visit, he called on 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 Matters of professional interest, regional security dynamics, and avenues for professional training and maritime cooperation were discussed during these meetings, it said.

"The engagements encompassed deliberations on politico-military cooperation, maritime security, capacity-building initiatives and shared maritime interests," according to the statement.