US CENTCOM commander, Naval chief discuss maritime security

ISLAMABAD: US Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander General Kenneth F. McKenzie on Monday called on Naval Chief Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi at the Naval Headquarters in Islamabad on Monday, to discuss matters pertaining to maritime security.

According to Navy’s spokesperson, General McKenzie was welcomed by the Naval chief upon his arrival at the Naval Headquarters, here today.

Both the dignitaries discussed matters related to bilateral interests and maritime security.

The Naval chief apprised the US commander about the steps taken by Pakistan Navy to curb maritime terrorism and piracy.

General McKenzie assured to provide every possible cooperation for regional peace and stability.

Earlier on Sunday, a United States delegation led by General Kenneth McKenzie called on Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa at General Headquarters, said Inter-Services Public Relations(ISPR).

According to the military’s media wing, Pakistan-India tension and Afghan peace process were discussed in the meeting.

Matters of mutual interests, regional security and geostrategic situation were also came under discussion during the meeting, said ISPR.