Pakistan Naval Academy graduates cadets, including officers from Iraq, Sri Lanka

Colombo, January 05 (Daily Mirror)- The Pakistan Naval Academy held a commissioning parade on Saturday to mark the graduation of 49 midshipmen and 29 short-service commissioning cadets, including officers from Iraq, Sri Lanka and other countries, according to a statement from the Pakistan Navy as reported by Arab News.

The Pakistan military regularly trains officers and cadets of allied nations, particularly from the Gulf region, Arab News reported.

The parade’s chief guest, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, was invited to be received by Pakistan’s top naval official Admiral Naveed Ashraf before witnessing the ceremony.
He extended congratulations to the newly commissioned officers and their parents, while specifically addressing foreign cadets and officials.

“He [the air chief] commended the Pakistan Naval Academy for imparting high-quality training to cadets, including those from friendly countries,” the official statement said. 

“He expressed the hope that these cadets from friendly nations will serve as ambassadors, strengthening bonds of friendship and mutual respect."