MM Rahmatullah: Admiral M Shaheen Iqbal left Dhaka on Thursday afternoon to take part in the International Defense Exhibition (IDEX-2021) and the Naval Defense Exhibition (NAVDEX-2021) to be held in the UAE at the invitation of the Commander of the UAE Naval Forces. . On his departure from Dhaka, the Assistant Chief of Naval Operations (Operations) at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport and the Naval Administrative Authority of Dhaka formally bade him farewell.
ISPR sources further said that naval ships, high level representatives, observers, military experts and military personnel from different countries of the world including Bangladesh are participating in this international sea exercise and exhibition. During his stay in the UAE, the Chief of Naval Staff will participate in various state events on the occasion of NAVDEX-2021 and IDEX-2021. Besides, he will inspect the Bangladesh Navy warship Pratya which took part in the exhibition. The visit of the Chief of Naval Staff will play an important role in forging friendly relations with other countries participating in the exhibition, including the United Arab Emirates. At the end of the visit, the Chief of Naval Staff will return to the country on February 27, 2021.