CNS highlights Pak Navy's role in maritime security

ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi is visited Iran to attend 6th Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs (CoC) 2018 held in Tehran, from April 22 to 25. The event involved panel discussions on issues related to maritime security of Indian Ocean and a meeting between Chiefs of Navy of IONS members and observer nations.

During panel discussion, Vice Admiral (R) Iftikhar Ahmed read a paper on "Maritime Trade Vision of Indian Ocean", said a press release issued here on Wednesday.

Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi also briefed the participants on ''Maritime Perspective of Pakistan'' with special focus on PN contributions to regional maritime security and opportunities offered by CPEC to the region. During the brief he also highlighted the challenges to Indian Ocean security.