PN chief underscores importance of strengthening maritime security

ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, while addressing the Command and Staff Conference, emphasized on the importance of strengthening maritime security and maintaining combat readiness to effectively respond to any aggression against Pakistan.

The forum reviewed the maritime situation in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and deliberated on measures to ensure safety and security of national sea trade passing through the region, the spokesman of Pakistan Navy in a statement said.

During the conference, preparations for the upcoming PN multinational Exercise AMAN and the maiden AMAN Dialogue were reviewed to ensure the befitting conduct of these momentous events of international significance.

Moreover, the forum also discussed matters related to the geo-strategic environment, national security, operational preparedness, training, and troops’ welfare. Comprehensive briefings on important ongoing and future developmental projects of Pakistan Navy were also presented to Chief of the Naval Staff.

Chief of the Naval Staff commended the initiatives undertaken to enhance capabilities through the acquisition of emerging technologies.

The Naval Chief also expressed satisfaction with the operational preparedness of Pak Navy in the face of prevailing maritime challenges and praised the morale and motivation of troops at all levels.

The Command and Staff Conference is the apex decision-making body of the Pakistan Navy, where Chief of the Naval Staff, along with all principal staff officers and field commanders, reviews the Pakistan Navy’s policies and plans.