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U.S. Naval Academy Hosts Pakistan's Chief of Naval Staff

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Story Number: NNS100323-06
Release Date: 3/23/2010 11:13:00 AM

From U.S. Naval Academy

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (NNS) -- Pakistan's Chief of Naval Staff Adm. Noman Bashir visited the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., March 22, to meet with U.S. Navy midshipmen and observe how the academy educates and trains future U.S. Navy and Marine Corps officers.

Bashir was greeted upon arrival at the academy by Commandant of Midshipmen Rear Adm. (select) Matthew Klunder.

"Pakistan is one of only two countries that have four midshipmen at the United States Naval Academy," said Klunder. "That shows how strong our partnership is and we hope to continue that partnership in the Navy and at the Naval Academy for years to come."

The academy's director of international programs briefed Bashir on how the institution's academic and officer development programs. The presentation also described how students from Pakistan are fully integrated into the Brigade of Midshipmen.

"We are very proud of the young men you are sending us," said Klunder to Bashir. "They've been exceptional ambassadors for your country."

Bashir is in the United States on a ten-day visit at the invitation of the U.S. Navy. While there, he is scheduled to meet with various U.S. military and government officials to discuss opportunities for continued coordination and cooperation between the U.S. and Pakistan navies.