The Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Afzal Tahir, has reaffirmed Pakistan Navy's commitment to the maritime component of operation 'Enduring Freedom' and has reiterated its pledge to continue playing an active role in the global war on terrorism.
He was addressing the roll out and first test flight ceremony of P3C Orion aircraft held at Naval Aviation Base, PNS Mehran, on Tuesday morning, an ISPR release said.
Admiral Tahir also said there is an urgent need to deny the use of sea routes for the acts of terrorism. "The illegal activities like arms smuggling, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and drug and human trafficking must be deterred and neutralised to make the world a peaceful and safer place to live in," he asserted. The re-activated P3Cs, he said, would contribute significantly to this end, besides PN ships, which already make an important part of the Coalition Maritime Campaign Plan.
The Naval chief extended his gratitude to the US government for its generous support in reactivating and making operational the aircraft. He also commended all engineers and technicians whose dedicated efforts and commitment made the aircraft operational and fly on Tuesday.
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