ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah on Wednesday reiterated the need for enhancing global efforts to confront the common challenges and threats within the maritime domain.
Zakaullah, who is on an official visit to the US, said this during his meetings with Acting US Secretary Navy, Sean Stackley Senator Chris Van Hollen and President United States Naval War College, Rear Admiral Jeffrey A Harley, a press release read.
The admiral highlighted Pakistan’s commitment and performance
in war on terror, including participation in Coalition Maritime Campaign Plan (CMCP) and Counter Piracy Operations as well as Command of Multinational Task Forces 150 and 151.
The dignitaries praised the role and contributions of Pakistan Navy in maintaining peace and stability in the region.
The admiral also cited recent conduct of Multinational Naval Exercise AMAN 17 by Pakistan Navy in Karachi, wherein more than 37 countries, including the US, participated to join hands for a common resolve of ‘Together for Peace’.
The US Naval War College president appreciated Pakistan Navy’s role in maintaining peace and order in the region as well as professional competence displayed by the Pakistan Navy during Commands of Combined Task Forces 150 & 151.
Later, Admiral Zakaullah addressed the course participants at US Naval War College.
It is expected that recent visit of the Naval Chief will enhance and expand collaboration between both the navies.