LAHORE: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday visited Pakistan Navy War College Lahore, laid floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada, and offered Fateha.

Later, the COAS addressed the participants of the 49th Naval Staff Course and faculty members of Pakistan Navy War College.

While appreciating, the COAS said Naval War College was a prestigious institution of Pakistan Navy, where officers of Pakistan Armed Forces and friendly countries were trained for assumption of key Command and Staff appointments, the ISPR said.

He applauded that Pakistan Navy with proud history of valour and sacrifices as a formidable force had always come upto the expectations of the nation in defending the maritime frontiers of motherland.

During the address, the COAS also focused on the geo-strategic environment, security challenges and opportunities for Pakistan.

Earlier upon arrival, he was received by Rear Admiral Muhammad Zubair Shafique, Commandant Pakistan Navy War College. Lieutenant General Majid Ehsan Commander Lahore Corps was also present at the occasion.—NNI