PM Shehbaz terms Aman-23 ‘paradigm’ for peace, security in region
PAK NAVY’S MARITIME EXERCISE AMAN-23 CONCLUDES
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KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended concluding ceremony of multinational Maritime Exercise AMAN-23 of Pakistan Navy here. Prime Minister was chief guest of ceremony held in Arabian Sea. Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir, Governor Sindh, Chief Minister Sindh also attended ceremony, Pakistan Navy’s spokesperson said in press release.
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and services chiefs were also present. Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi welcomed Prime Minister on his arrival at Pakistan Navy’s ship in Arabian Sea.
Prime Minister Shehbaz observed various naval operational manoeuvres and drills conducted during the IFR. He thanked the participating regional and extra-regional navies for displaying their commitment to collaborative maritime security and joining hands for peaceful co-existence.
The Fleet Review also featured an impressive fly past by Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Air Force and participating foreign aircraft followed by Man & Cheership by participating ships.The mega exercise culminated with the participating ships forming up in traditional `AMAN Formation’ to signify collective resolve ‘Together for Peace’.
The Chief of the Naval Staff thanked the prime minister for attending the culmination ceremony and assured that Pakistan Navy would continue to play a dynamic role in enhancing regional maritime security individually and in collaboration with partner navies.
The naval chief also highlighted that successful conduct of PIMEC 23 held in tandem with multinational exercise Aman-23 was a manifestation of Pakistan Navy’s resolve to promote maritime potential of Pakistan.
During the exhibition, around 20 MoUs, one joint venture and one sale/purchase agreement of export of iron ore were signed. During the multinational maritime exercise AMAN 2023, 50 countries participated with their naval warships, aircraft, Special Operation Forces and a large number of observers.
Published in The Daily National Courier, February, 15 2023
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