President confers Nishan-i-Imtiaz on Turkish naval chief

ISLAMABAD: President Mamnoon Hussain on Monday conferred Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) on Commander of Turkish Naval Forces Vice Admiral Adnan Ozbal.

Speaking an investiture ceremony was held at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the president said that it is difficult to express the depth of the relations between Pakistan and Turkey in words. He underlined that Pakistan respects the role of Turkey in resolving the challenges faced by Muslim Ummah.

The president stated that Pakistan and Turkey will continue to support each other at the international forums. He underscored that there is a strong cooperation between the democratic institutions of the both countries.

He emphasised that Turkey is playing remarkable role in resolving the issues of the Muslim World. He said that Pak-Turkish defense relations will further develop in the future.

He stated that Pakistan is proud of the friendship with Turkish government, people and President Erdogan. He added that Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has played a commendable role for the resolution of Afghanistan issue.

He also praised the hospitality of Turkey towards the refugees. He stressed that unity among the Muslim Ummah is need of the hour in order to deal with the current problems.

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, Turkish Ambassador Ihsan Mustafa Yurdakul and senior officials were also present in the ceremony.

The Turkish naval chief thanked the president and said that he will continue to play his role in promoting Pak-Turkish defence ties.