Commander of the Royal Navy of Oman calls on Minister for Defence

Commander of the Royal Navy of Oman, Rear-Admiral Abdullah bin Khamis calling on Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen.

The Commander of the Royal Navy of Oman, Rear-Admiral (RADM) Abdullah bin Khamis bin Abdullah Al Raisi, called on Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen at the Ministry of Defence this morning. RADM Abdullah bin Khamis, who is on an introductory visit to Singapore from 14 to 16 Jan 2013, also called on the Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant-General Neo Kian Hong and Chief of Navy RADM Ng Chee Peng earlier today.

RADM Abdullah bin Khamis’ visit underscores the warm and friendly defence relations between Singapore and Oman. Oman has provided support for the Singapore Armed Forces’ task groups deployed to the Gulf of Aden for counter-piracy operations under the ambit of Combined Task Force-151. The armed forces of both countries also interact regularly at multilateral defence exhibitions and through the exchange of visits.

As part of his visit, RADM Abdullah bin Khamis will be visiting the Changi Control and Command Centre and the Naval Training Command at Changi Naval Base.

RADM Abdullah bin Khamis inspecting the Guard of Honour at the Ministry of Defence.

RADM Abdullah bin Khamis (second from right) being briefed at the Information Fusion Centre which is located at the Changi Control and Command Centre.

RADM Abdullah bin Khamis (centre) being briefed on the Full Mission Simulation System during his visit to the Naval Training Command.