Caretaker Defence Minister Lieutenant General Retired Anwar Ali Hyder met with Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi at Naval Headquarters Islamabad today.

During the meeting, matters pertaining to Regional Maritime Security milieu and operational readiness of Pakistan Navy were discussed.

The Naval Chief apprised the Defence Minister on roles, capabilities and future modernization plans of Pakistan Navy.

He briefed the caretaker minister on recent acquisitions of state-of-the-art platforms and equipment to ensure an invincible seaward defence of the country.

The Naval Chief underscored Pakistan Navy's initiative of Regional Maritime Security Patrol and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief missions.