Saud, the Commander of Royal Saudi Naval Forces, has visited the Naval Headquarters in Islamabad. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Shahid Karimullah received him on arrival. A smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Navy in ceremonial dress presented him the Guard of Honour. Prince Fahd took the salute and reviewed the honour guard. Karimullah then introduced the visiting dignitary to the Principal Staff Officers at the Naval Headquarters. Later, the Commander Royal Naval Forces called on Chief of the Naval Staff in his office. During the meeting various aspects relating to maritime affairs came under discussion. Thereafter he was given briefing on Pakistan Navy. In recognition of the Saudi Naval Commander's distinguished achievements and personal endeavors for further cementing friendship between the two Navies, President General Pervez Musharraf conferred the award of Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) on the Admiral the other day.
