Commander of Turkish Naval Forces visit of Pakistan 4-13 March

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[Pakistan Navy Press Release]
ISLAMABAD 04 March 13 -
Admiral Emin Murat BILGEL,
Commander Turkish Naval
Forces accompanied by his
personal staff, is on an official
visit to Pakistan.
Upon arrival at Naval
Headquarters, the Commander
Turkish Naval Forces was
received by Admiral Mohammad
Asif Sandila, Chief of the Naval
Staff. A smartly turned out
contingent of Pakistan Navy,
clad in ceremonial dress,
presented him the Guard of
Honour. The visiting dignitary
was then introduced to
Principal Staff Officers (PSOs) at
Naval Headquarters.

Later, Admiral Emin Murat
BILGEL, called on Chief of the
Naval Staff in his office, where
he held detailed discussion on
professional matters with his
counterpart. A comprehensive
brief on PN Role in Regional
Maritime Security Situation and
Operational developments was
also given to the visiting
dignitary. During the visit the
Admiral was also called on
President of Pakistan, CJCSC and
Naval Admin Authorities at
Lahore and Karachi.

Admiral Emin Murat BILGEL
joined Turkish Navy in 1970. Besides commanding the
Turkish Naval Forces, he has
had the privilege to hold a
number of Command and Staff
appointments including Chief of
General Plans, Commander of
Northern Task Group,
Commander Istanbul Strait
Command, Commander of Naval
Training & Education and Chief
of Staff. Prior to his
appointment as Commander
Naval Forces, he was serving as
Commander Turkish Fleet.
The Admiral is a graduate of
Naval War College and Armed
Forces College. He left Pakistan after saluting TCG Gokova (FFG-496) whom participated AMAN-13 as part of SNMG.