Naval Chief Honoured with ‘Legion of Merit’ Award in Turkey

Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi, Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), who is in Turkey on an official trip, was honoured with a “Legion of Merit” award by Turkish Naval Forces (TNF) Commander Adnan Özbal at an impressive ceremony in Ankara.

According to the spokesperson of Pakistan Navy said that the CNS Admiral Niazi was presented guard of honour upon arrival at TNF Headquarters.

Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi called on Minister of National Defence Hulusi Akar and Turkish Armed Forces Commander General Yasar Guler at Turkish General Staff Headquarters in Ankara.

The Naval Chief also called on President of Defence Industries Ismail Demir at Presidency of Defence Industries.

Matters related to regional security, bilateral collaboration and mutual interest were discussed.

The Naval Chief and Turkish military officials commended each other’s contribution to maintaining peace and stability in the region.

The CNS, Admiral Niazi also laid a floral wreath at Ataturk Mausoleum, Ankara and signed an honour book.

CNS Adm Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi, while on official visit to Turkey has been conferred with “Legion of Merit of the Turkish Armed Forces” by Turkish Naval Forces (TNF) Cdr Adm Adnan OZBAL in an impressive ceremony. Upon arrival at TNF HQ, Adm was presented with GoH (1/3) pic.twitter.com/W23WS4AMsa

— DGPR (Navy) (@dgprPaknavy) December 3, 2020

Matters related to regional security, bilateral collab & mutual interest were discussed. The dignataries commended contributions of each other in maintaining peace & stability in region. Earlier, Adm also laid floral wreath at ATATURK Mausoleum, Ankara & signed Honour Book.(3/3)

— DGPR (Navy) (@dgprPaknavy) December 3, 2020