COMMANDER ROYAL NAVY OF OMAN CALLS ON CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF

Islamabad, 24 Dec 25: Commander of the Royal Navy of Oman, Rear Admiral Saif Bin
Nasser Bin Mohsin Al Rahbi called on Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf
at Naval Headquarters, Islamabad.
During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional maritime security and bilateral
naval cooperation were discussed. The visiting dignitary lauded the professionalism of
Pakistan Navy and acknowledged its continued contributions towards ensuring maritime
security and stability in the region.
Later, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf and Commander Royal Navy of
Oman, Rear Admiral Saif Bin Naseer Bin Mohsin Al Rahbi signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) related to sharing of white shipping information in a ceremony
held at Naval Headquarters. The MoU is aimed at establishing of guidelines and
procedures for information sharing in order to enhance mutual awareness of white
shipping.
Pakistan and Oman enjoy geographical proximity sharing common maritime
boundaries. The bilateral relations between brotherly countries cover wide ranging
scope including economic cooperation, people to people contacts and strong defence
ties. Both navies have deep professional relations which are manifested through PN
and RNO ELSTS (Expert Level Staff Talks), training, bilateral exercises and
participation in multilateral exercises.