President visits naval headquarters, lauds PN’s response to Indian aggression

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday visited the Naval Headquarters and lauded the Pakistan Navy’s resolute response, unwavering determination, and successful efforts in thwarting the hostile designs of Indian Navy.

Upon arrival, the president was received by Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, and was presented a Guard of Honour by a smartly turned-out naval contingent.

The president also laid a floral wreath at the Shuhada Monument and was later introduced to the Principal Staff Officers at Naval Headquarters. President Asif Ali Zardari held a meeting with Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, where the naval chief apprised the president of matters pertaining to regional maritime security and operational readiness of Pakistan Navy.

Later, the president was given a detailed briefing on Pakistan Navy’s strategy to ensure impregnable deterrence demonstrated during Marka-e-Haq. The president expressed deep satisfaction over Pakistan Navy’s high level of operational preparedness and felicitated it on successfully defending the maritime frontiers of the motherland against Indian aggression.

He reiterated the nation’s profound pride in its armed forces and expressed full confidence in their capabilities.

The president assured the government’s full support for the capacity building of Pakistan Navy to meet evolving challenges in the maritime domain.

Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, thanked the president for his visit and assured that Pakistan Navy will continue to defend the country’s sea frontiers and maritime interests, both in peace and war.