Baghdad: The Commander of the Naval Force, Rear Admiral Hisham Taher Hammadi, has reiterated the leadership’s commitment to enhancing technical and technological partnerships with international companies to bolster the branch’s defense capabilities.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, this affirmation came during a meeting where Rear Admiral Hammadi received Nazim Yermisoglu, the Managing Director of the Turkish company Galata Marine, along with his delegation. At the onset of the meeting, Yermisoglu congratulated Rear Admiral Hammadi on his recent appointment and wished him success in his mission to safeguard the nation’s territorial waters and maritime borders.

Rear Admiral Hammadi expressed his appreciation for the congratulatory remarks and emphasized the importance of international collaboration in advancing naval defense capabilities. The discussion centered around the contract for building patrol boats, where both parties reviewed the implementation timelines, completion phases, and adherence to technical and engineering specifications. This collaboration aims to enhance the combat readiness and operational efficiency of the naval personnel in executing their security tasks.