Prime Minister, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday has said Pakistan is a peace loving country, which believes in maintaining minimum credible deterrence for ensuring durable peace and stability in the region.
Talking to Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Mohammad Afzal Tahir at PM House, he said Pakistan's defence policy is based on peaceful coexistence in conformity with the prevailing geo-strategic environment and national aspirations. The Prime Minister emphasised the economic importance of sea routes said Pakistan Navy has an important role to play in protecting the sea-lanes and routes besides the coastline of the country.
Admiral Tahir informed the Gilani that Pakistan Navy is fully capable of defending the country's waters and stands prepared to face any challenge. Chief of Naval Staff extended invitation to the Prime Minister to be the chief guest at the commissioning ceremony of Hamza Submarine at Karachi by the end of September.