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Pakistan ready to discuss India concerns over Gwadar Port
KARACHI - Chief of Navel Staff Admiral Muhammad Afzal Tahir along with Rear Admiral Abdullah Sultan Al-Sultan Commander Western Fleet, Royal Saudi Naval Forces Saturday witnessed the ongoing Pak-Saudi joint naval exercise Naseem al Bahr.
A number of Pakistan Navy and Royal Saudi Naval Forces units including Destroyers, Submarines, Missile Boats, Mine Hunters, Naval Aviation, Special Services and Marines are participating in the exercise which comprises sea and land phases.
Chief of the naval staff arrived at Bandal island near Karachi where he was received by Commander Coast Vice Admiral Mahmood Ahmed Khan.
The Naval Chief witnessed live demonstration of beach defence by Marine troops of two navies. Special Services and Marines involving Hovercraft displayed an impressive integrated operation radiating high degree of morale and preparedness.
On this occasion, Commander Pak Marines also gave a detailed briefing to media on the land phase of the exercise. He informed that is the first time in the history of Naseem al Bahr that Marine forces of two navies have participated in the exercise.
Responding to a question regarding Indian Naval Chiefs statement on the strategic partnership between Pakistan and China with reference to the Gwader Port, the Naval Chief said that it is purely a commercial venture and being a sovereign country they have all the right to take measures for the economic progress and development of the people to Pakistan.
He said that if any one has any apprehensions regarding this project, Pakistan is ready to clarify such misperceptions.
Talking to the newsmen, the Naval Chief said that the exercise Naseem al Bahr is a manifestation of close relations between the navies of two brotherly countries.
He said that the exercise would provide impetus to our resolve of maintaining peace, stability and security in the region, as this region is an important lifeline of international trade and economy.
He said that Pakistan Navy has always endeavoured and felt pride in promoting mutual cooperation and harmony through such joint efforts and conduct such exercise with other friendly countries as well.
The Nation
KARACHI - Chief of Navel Staff Admiral Muhammad Afzal Tahir along with Rear Admiral Abdullah Sultan Al-Sultan Commander Western Fleet, Royal Saudi Naval Forces Saturday witnessed the ongoing Pak-Saudi joint naval exercise Naseem al Bahr.
A number of Pakistan Navy and Royal Saudi Naval Forces units including Destroyers, Submarines, Missile Boats, Mine Hunters, Naval Aviation, Special Services and Marines are participating in the exercise which comprises sea and land phases.
Chief of the naval staff arrived at Bandal island near Karachi where he was received by Commander Coast Vice Admiral Mahmood Ahmed Khan.
The Naval Chief witnessed live demonstration of beach defence by Marine troops of two navies. Special Services and Marines involving Hovercraft displayed an impressive integrated operation radiating high degree of morale and preparedness.
On this occasion, Commander Pak Marines also gave a detailed briefing to media on the land phase of the exercise. He informed that is the first time in the history of Naseem al Bahr that Marine forces of two navies have participated in the exercise.
Responding to a question regarding Indian Naval Chiefs statement on the strategic partnership between Pakistan and China with reference to the Gwader Port, the Naval Chief said that it is purely a commercial venture and being a sovereign country they have all the right to take measures for the economic progress and development of the people to Pakistan.
He said that if any one has any apprehensions regarding this project, Pakistan is ready to clarify such misperceptions.
Talking to the newsmen, the Naval Chief said that the exercise Naseem al Bahr is a manifestation of close relations between the navies of two brotherly countries.
He said that the exercise would provide impetus to our resolve of maintaining peace, stability and security in the region, as this region is an important lifeline of international trade and economy.
He said that Pakistan Navy has always endeavoured and felt pride in promoting mutual cooperation and harmony through such joint efforts and conduct such exercise with other friendly countries as well.
The Nation