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Pakistan’s Navy Chief to visit Sri Lanka
View(s):Pakistan’s Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi NI (M), will visit Sri Lanka from January 25-29, 2020 at the invitation of Sri Lanka Navy commander, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva.
Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi NI (M)
During his stay, Admiral Abbasi will meet commanders of the Navy, Army and the Air force and the Defence Secretary. He will also call on Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.
Admiral Abbasi joined Pakistan Navy on January 13 ,1979 and undertook initial training at Britannia Royal Naval College Dartmouth, UK. He got commission in Operations Branch in June 1981 and won the coveted “Sword of Honour”.
The Admiral holds Master’s degree in War Studies from National Defence University, Islamabad. He has also done Command & Staff Course from Royal Australian Navy Staff College.
In recognition of his meritorious services, the Admiral has been awarded Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) by Government of Pakistan.