LAHORE: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday appreciated the valour and sacrifices of Pakistan Navy for defending the country.
The army chief was visiting the Pakistan Navy War College here. He also laid a floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada and offered Fateha, according to an official statement.
While addressing participants of 49th Naval Staff Course and faculty members, Gen Bajwa said that Naval War College is a prestigious institution of Pakistan Navy, “where officers of Pakistan armed forces and friendly countries are trained for assumption of key command and staff appointments”.
He said that Pakistan Navy with proud history of valour and sacrifices “as formidable force has always come up to the expectations of the nation in defending the maritime frontiers of motherland”.
During the address, the army chief also focused on geostrategic environment, security challenges and opportunities for Pakistan.
Rear Admiral Muhammad Zubair Shafique, Commandant Pakistan Navy War College, received the COAS upon his arrival. Lieutenant General Majid Ehsan, Commander Lahore Corps, was also present at the occasion.
