Pakistan Navy stresses importance of combat readiness to counter regional maritime threats
Pakistan's Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf chaired the Command & Staff Conference at the Naval Headquarters in Islamabad on Friday.
The Command & Staff Conference is the apex decision-making forum of the Pakistan Navy, where Ashraf, along with all principal staff officers and field commanders, review policies and strategic plans.
'The Naval Chief emphasized the importance of maintaining perpetual combat readiness to effectively counter both traditional and non-traditional threats in the maritime domain,' a statement by the navy said on Friday.
'He appreciated the navy's efforts in acquiring advanced platforms and technologies, expressing confidence in its operational preparedness to safeguard Pakistan's maritime frontiers.'
The navy said that participants of the conference assessed the evolving maritime situation in the region with a focus on national security, geostrategic affairs and combat readiness.
Ashraf commended the navy for successfully hosting the multinational AMAN-25 naval exercise and the AMAN Dialogue, underscoring their significance in fostering maritime collaboration among regional and extra-regional naval forces.
'He noted that these initiatives reflect Pakistan's commitment to cooperative maritime security, in line with the navy's vision for a secure and stable maritime environment,' the navy said.
Pakistan Navy regularly collaborates with allies and friendly nations, conducting joint military exercises and other activities to enhance synergy, promote regional peace and stability, deter piracy, drug trafficking and other illicit maritime activities.
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