Naval Chief receives Turkish award

F.P. Report

ISTANBUL: Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi was awarded the Turkish Armed Forces Legion of Merit by Commander of Turkish Naval Forces Vice Admiral Adnan Ozbal at a ceremony held at the Turkish Naval Headquarters.

Naval Chief Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi is on an official visit to Turkey. He called upon the commander of Turkish Naval Academy and commander naval training and education.

According to spokesman of the Pakistan Navy the Commander of Turkish Naval Forces Vice Admiral Adnan Ozbal awarded the medal to Admiral Abbasi in a ceremony held at the Turkish Naval Headquarters.

Commander of Turkish Naval Forces Vice Admiral Adnan Ozbal awarded the medal to Admiral Abbasi at a simple but elegant ceremony held at the Turkish Naval Headquarters.

According to the Turkish military, the award is given to “persons displaying great efficiency in achieving the given duties or proving success in various duties as well as those making contributions to friendly relations between the Turkish Armed Forces and the concerning Armed Forces and close relations between the nations”.