Pakistan, Britain to enhance defence ties
By IANSMonday, February 1, 2010
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and Britain have agreed to increase cooperation in
the defence sector and to consolidate the close relations between their navies.
The affirmation came during a meeting here Monday between visiting Royal Navy chief
Admiral Mark Stanhope and his Pakistani counterpart, Admiral Noman Bashir.
During the meeting, various aspects relating to further promotion of existing ties between the two navies came up for discussion, Online news agency reported.
Stanhope also attended a briefing on the Pakistan Navy’s role in the present regional maritime scenario.
Stanhope lauded the role of the Pakistani armed forces in the war against terrorism and also the efforts of the Pakistan Navy in controlling sea terrorism.
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