Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi is on an official visit to Indonesia. During the visit, the Naval Chief called on Vice Minister of Defence Sakti Wahyu Trenggono, Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy Admiral Siwi Sukma Adji, Commandant of the Marine Corps Major General Suhartono and visited Marine Brigade Headquarters.

Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi was also conferred with Indonesian highest military award Bintang Jalasena Utama.

Upon arrival at Naval Headquarters in Jakarta, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi was received by the Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy, Admiral Siwi Sukma Adji. A ceremonial Guard of Honour was presented to the Naval Chief at the occasion.

During separate meetings with Vice Minister of Defence Sakti Wahyu Trenggono and Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy Admiral Siwi Sukma Adjimatters related to regional security and mutual interest including bilateral defence collaboration were discussed.

The Naval Chief emphasized upon tremendous potential of Pakistan to raise defence cooperation and positively contribute towards peace& security initiatives in the region. The dignitaries appreciated contributions of Pakistan for maintaining peace and stability in the region.-PR