Chief of Staff Armed Forces Oman, Vice Admiral Abdullah Bin Khamis Al Raisi has acknowledged and lauded Pakistan Navy's efforts and commitments in support of collaborative maritime security in the region.

The admiration came as Chief of Staff Sultan Armed Forces Oman, Vice Admiral Abdullah Bin Khamis Al Raisi visited Naval Headquarters in Islamabad on Monday and called on Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi.

During the meeting, matters of mutual interest including bilateral collaborations and regional maritime security environment were discussed.

The Naval Chief highlighted Pakistan Navy's initiatives to ensure maritime security and peace in the region through Regional Maritime Security Patrols.

Oman is a maritime neighbour of Pakistan and both countries have a common maritime boundary.

The ships of both countries routinely operate close to each other's coasts and accordingly provide support to each other in terms of medical evacuations, cooperation in maritime law enforcement and logistics support.

According to Spokesperson of Pakistan Navy, the visit of Chief of Staff Sultan Armed Forces Oman will further enhance bilateral collaboration between the two countries.