Pakistan Navy contributing to regional peace, stability: Admiral Naveed

Karachi: Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf says Pakistan Navy is persistently contributing into peace and stability in the region through its initiative like Regional Maritime Security Patrol and multinational exercise AMAN.

He expressed these views while interacting with senior officers and Commanding Officers during his visits to foreign ships of navies participating in the 9th Multinational Naval Exercise AMAN-25.

Upon his arrival onboard foreign visiting ships, the Naval Chief was warmly welcomed by Senior Officers and Commanding Officers and was presented with a Guard of Honor by smartly dressed contingents.

The Naval Chief visited Bangladesh Navy Ship BNS SOMUDRA JOY, China Navy Ship PLA (N) GAO YOUHU, Indonesia Navy Ship KRI BUNG TOMO, Iran Navy Ship IRIS JAMARAN, Japan Navy Ship JS MURASAME, Malaysia Navy Ship KD TERENGGANU, Sri Lanka Navy Ship SLNS VIJAYABAHU, UAE Navy Ship ABU DHABI CLASS SHIP and USA Navy Ship USS LEWIS B PULLER amongst the platforms participating in Multinational Naval Exercise AMAN-25.

Admiral Naveed Ashraf interacted with senior officers and Commanding Officers and was given briefings on board ships.

During interactions, the Admiral highlighted that Pakistan believes in collaborative efforts for maritime security and maintenance of good order at sea.

The Naval Chief further expressed that cooperation and partnership generated through AMAN will grow in future and shall bring us closer to the mutual goal of peace and prosperity.

He appreciated their participation in the AMAN Exercise to fulfil the common resolve of “Together for Peace”.

The AMAN Exercise demonstrates Pakistan’s commitment to peace, reinforce regional maritime security and enhance interoperability between regional and extra regional navies.