ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi Tuesday acknowledged efforts by Pakistan Navy (PN) for regional maritime security and measures taken to ensure security of Pakistan coasts, Gwadar Port and maritime-related projects of the China, Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
During his visit to Naval Headquarters and a call on Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi, the Foreign Minister reposed complete confidence on the preparedness of Pakistan Navy in safeguarding the country’s sea frontiers.
Upon arrival at Naval Headquarters, the Minister was received by Chief of the Naval Staff and both dignitaries had a one-on-one meeting at CNS office.
The Foreign Minister greatly appreciated the professionalism and operational readiness of Pakistan Navy (PN) and lauded PN’s significant contributions in achieving Pakistan Foreign Policy objectives through Naval Diplomacy. He assured all out support of the Government for Pakistan Navy to meet the evolving challenges in maritime domain.
Afterwards, the Minister was given a detailed briefing on Pakistan Maritime Security Challenges geostrategic milieu by Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Operations) Vice Admiral Naveed Ashraf. The Foreign Minister during his talk at the briefing session added that Government of Pakistan fully realizes the importance of maritime sector and its immense economic potential for prosperity of the country.
Foreign Minister praised Pakistan Navy’s contribution for regional maritime sector development of the country. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi thanked Foreign Minister for visiting naval headquarters and reposing his confidence in Pakistan Navy.
The Naval Chief assured that Pakistan Navy shall continue to defend the country’s sea frontiers and maritime interests of Pakistan with honour and valour both during peace and war.
