Pak naval chief visits US, meets military leaders

Pakistan’s naval chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf visited the US and held talks with military leaders to enhance defence ties between the two countries, the army said on Friday. According to a statement, Ashraf’s visit was part of ongoing efforts to further strengthen bilateral maritime cooperation and defence ties.During the visit, the naval chief called on US deputy chief of naval operations, Vice Admiral Yvette Davids, and acting vice commandant of the US Coast Guard, Vice Admiral Thomas G Allan Jr. Ashraf also addressed a gathering of US scholars and think-tank experts, where he highlighted regional maritime security challenges.