Bangladesh: Navy Chief leaves for US to attend 24th International Seapower Symposium

DHAKA, 08 September 2021, (TON): The Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral M Shaheen Iqbal, left Dhaka on invitation of US Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Michael M Gilday, to attend the 24th International Seapower Symposium in the United States.

The Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Operations) and the Naval Administrative Authority Dhaka officially bid the navy chief farewell at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

Admiral M Shaheen Iqbal will participate in discussions at the symposium on the growing dependence on marine resources, maritime security and maritime stability, and the impact of climate change on international security during his visit to the United States.

He will be accompanied by Admiral Michael M Gilday; Admiral Tony Radakin, First Sea Lord and commander of the United Kingdom Navy; Admiral Samuel J Paparo, commander of the United States Pacific Fleet; Admiral Yudo Margono, chief of the Indonesian Navy; and Admiral Boo Suk-jong, chief of the Republic of Korea Navy.

He will also exchange views with representatives of other countries attending the symposium.

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