Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Afzal Tahir departed on official visit to UK and Bahrain, a Navy statement said on Thursday. The Admiral was seen off at Islamabad International Airport by Vice Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Muhammad Haroon, the High Commissioner/Defence Advisor of UK and other senior naval officers.
During his visit Admiral Muhammad Afzal Tahir will hold talks with the Naval counterparts and other defence official and discuss matters of mutual interest. The chief's visit would further cement the existing relations with two friendly countries being visited. Vice Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Muhammad Haroon would be acting Chief of the Naval Staff in his absence.