ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf was awarded top Turkish military honor “Legion of Merit” in recognition of his efforts to strengthen defense and maritime cooperation between the two countries, the navy’s media wing said on Tuesday.
Ashraf was awarded the military honor during his official visit to Türkiye by Admiral Ercument Tatlioglu, commander of the Turkish Naval Forces, Pakistan Navy said, adding that he was welcomed with a guard of honor after arriving at the Turkish Naval Forces Headquarters in Ankara.
The Pakistani navy official met Tatlioglu during which the two discussed matters of mutual interest, focusing on enhanced collaboration between the two navies, the Pakistan Navy’s media wing said in a statement.
“Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf undertook an official visit to Türkiye, during which he was conferred the prestigious Legion of Merit by the Turkish Armed Forces,” the director general of public relations of the navy said.
Ashraf also met Türkiye’s Minister of National Defense Yasar Guler, Chief of General Staff General Metin Gurak and Commander of the Turkish Navy Fleet Admiral Kadir Yildiz. The Pakistani navy said these high-level engagements included discussions on regional maritime security and bilateral defense cooperation.
