ISLAMABAD, AUG 29, SPA – Chief of Naval Staff of Bangladesh Navy Rear Admiral M Hasan Ali Khan has met Pakistan’s Defense Minister Rao Sikandar Iqbal and discussed military cooperation, says an official statement. Pakistan and Bangladesh have expressed the desire to further strengthen bilateral cooperation particularly in the area of defense. The two sides reviewed the existing bilateral relations and emphasized the need for greater interaction and cooperation between the two Navies. Iqbal told Khan that Pakistan attached greater importance to its relations with Bangladesh and wanted to further enhance military to military relations between the two countries. The Bangladeshi Admiral briefed the Minister about the Bangladesh Navy and expressed satisfaction over the existing relations with Pakistan Navy. He expressed his desire to enhance these relations further in the field of training, exchange of visits at all levels and cooperation in shipbuilding. The Minister assured the delegation that all the issues raised would be handled on priority.--SPA www.spa.gov.sa/385777