Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi held separate meetings with Italian Chief of Defence General Staff General Claudio Graziano and Secretary General Defence Lt General Carlo Magrassi in Italy.

During the meetings, professional matters of mutual interest and bilateral defence ties were discussed.

Both sides agreed and looked forward to further enhancing the interaction between Pakistan and Italy in the diverse fields of training, mutual visits, port calls and defence collaboration.

The Italian dignitaries appreciated the role and contributions of Pakistan Navy in spearheading various initiatives for maintaining peace and stability and lawful order at sea.