PM in Karachi to witness international joint naval exercises

• Naval forces of over 50 countries are participating
• Objective of exercises is to develop strategy against pirates
• Prime minister will be briefed in this regard.

KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Karachi on a day-long visit. The prime minister will witness the international joint naval exercises, AMAN-23, organized by the Pakistan Navy.

Naval forces of more than 50 countries are participating in the exercises.

The main objective of these biennial exercises is to develop an effective joint strategy against pirates, terrorists, drug and arms smugglers. The prime minister will be briefed in this regard.

On February 12, Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi had visited foreign ships of navies participating in 8th Multinational Naval Exercise AMAN-23.

Upon his arrival on board foreign visiting ships, the Naval Chief was welcomed by Senior Officers/Commanding Officers and presented Guard of Honour by a smartly dressed out contingents

During the visits, the Naval Chief had interacted with Senior Officers/Commanding Officers and was given briefings on board ships.

The Naval Chief had highlighted that Pakistan was effectively contributing in peace and stability in the region. “AMAN Exercise demonstrates Pakistan’s commitment to peace, reinforces regional maritime security, and enhances interoperability between regional and extra-regional navies,” he had said.

He had appreciated their participation in AMAN Exercise to fulfill the common resolve of “Together for Peace”. The Senior Officers/Commanding Officers of the respective ships had highly acknowledged the persistent efforts of Pakistan Navy to bring global navies toward shared commitment of maritime peace, stability, and lawful order at sea.

The Naval Chief had also called on Cdr Djibouti Navy and Coast Guard separately, Cdr Lebanese Navy, Flag Officer Commanding Naval Doctrine Command Nigerian Navy, Flag Officer Commanding Sri Lankan Naval Fleet and Cdr Tanzanian Navy.