Japan's Naval Chief meets with Admiral Sandila at Pakistan Navy Headquarter

[Darth Vader]

ISLAMABAD 22 Feb 13: Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano, Chief of Staff, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force accompanied by his personal staff, is on an official visit to Pakistan.

Upon arrival at Naval Headquarters, the Chief of Staff, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force 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 Katsutoshi Kawano, 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 his visit/stay, the Admiral will also call on Defence Minister and Naval Admin Authorities at Karachi.

The Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano joined Japan Maritime Self Defence Force in 1977. Besides Commanding the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, he has had the privilege to hold a number of Command and Staff appointments including Commander Escort Flotilla 3, Commander Mine Warfare Force and Fleet Escort Force, Vice Chief of Staff, Joint Staff and Commander-in-Chief, Self Defence Fleet.

The Admiral is a graduate of US Naval War Collage, MSDF Staff College (Command & Staff Courses) and recipient of Masters in International Relations from Tsukhuba University.

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

what is this trickery, we should have sent him back untill he solves the issue of island with china

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

what is this trickery, we should have sent him back untill he solves the issue of island with china

Does china do the same with india??get a grip!

 

[force1]

it may effect relationship with chaina,,, i hope pak govt know what they are doing.

 

[Markus]

China hates Japan more than what Pakistan hates India

 

[fatman17]

JPN has nothing to offer...they may want berthing facilities at KHI or GWDR

 

[somebozo]

what is this trickery, we should have sent him back untill he solves the issue of island with china

What does china have to do with our foreign relations? Are we a vassal or colony of China?

You my friend is not really "Azad"

 

[BigDaddyWatch]

Pakistan has a independent foreign policy and has every right to meet the Japanese admiral.

 

[imiakhtar]

JPN has nothing to offer

And yet it was Japan, not China, that helped Pakistan airlines source spare parts for Airbus and Boeing aircraft during the US embargo.

That's not to mention Japan is (or at least was) the largest source of FDI in Pakistan.

 

[mdcp]

We always welcome our guests, it is nice to interact with japan navy and govt. indeed a fairwell gesture
It is peace time so there is no war between japan and china beside island conflict
Most importantly we are fully independent so we can meet any body
Another important factor we must not allow india to make ground like if we ignore definitely india will benefit so not only we need to make friend more importantly we need to avoid supporters of our enemies

 

[Green Angel]

The good thing is that world has start to respect Pakistan.As we are getting rid of terrorism in tribal areas,Balochistan and in the remaining country day by day.............

So the whole world knows the success of Pakistan ARMY,they understands that nightmare is over which we were suffering from.So that's why they have realized the ultimate power of Pakistan and that's how Wold considers the strength of Pakistan.

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Japan has never contributed large figures for Pakistani economy

Its always buy 10 Million cars from me (New , Old) and I will build a small part or small school or few projects here and there

I think we need to demand more OPEN access to Japanese market

 

[liyan_11104]

Japan has never contributed large figures for Pakistani economy

Its always buy 10 Million cars from me (New , Old) and I will build a small part or small school or few projects here and there

I think we need to demand more OPEN access to Japanese market

I don't think they will open more their market to Pakistan not even USA. For them the India is more closer relations compare to Pakistan.