Summary Italian Naval Chief Luigi Binelli Mantelli is on an official visit to Pakistan as state guest.
He is accompanied by other officers of Italian Navy.
Upon arrival at Naval Headquarters, the Chief of the Naval Staff Italian Navy was received by Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Mohammad Asif Sandila. The visiting dignitary was then introduced to Principal Staff Officers (PSOs) at Naval Headquarters.
Later, Admiral Luigi Binelli Mantelli called on Chief of the Naval Staff in his office where he held detailed discussion on professional matters.
A comprehensive brief on PN Role in Regional Maritime Security Situation and Operational developments was also given to the visiting dignitary.
The visiting dignitary is on first leg of his tour and will later visit PN units and establishments at Karachi.
Admiral Luigi Binelli Mantelli, joined the Italian Navy in 1969 and graduated in Maritime and Naval Services in 1973. He has had the privilege to hold a number of Command and Staff appointments including Commands of Minesweeper, Corvette, Frigate and Aircraft Carrier ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi.
The Admiral also participated in Operation United Shield in Somalia in 1995. He also served as first commander Spanish Italian Amphibious Force (COMSIAF), Head of the Operations Branch of the Navy General Staff and Chief Inspectorate Educational Establishments. The Admiral was appointed as Commander-in-Chief of the Italian Fleet in 2009.
The Admiral is a graduate of Naval War College, LEGHOM.
