Commander of Pakistan-Led Combined Task Force (CTF) 151 Conducts Series of Key Leadership Engagements
They discussed the ongoing partnership between CMF and RBNF and avenues for further collaboration. Cdre Azmie acknowledged RBNF support to CMF, especially the Rainbow Staff assigned to CTF-151. Rear Admiral Ahmed Mohamed Ebrahim Al Bin Ali appreciated CMF role in maritime security and acknowledged Pakistan Navy's contributions towards stable global maritime commons.
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