Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi has said that in the midst of complex, challenging and evolving contemporary security environment, Pakistan Navy would continue to play a significant role for sustenance of peace and stability in the Indian Ocean.
Command and Staff Conference of Pakistan Navy concluded here on Thursday at Naval Headquarters. The conference was chaired by Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi. During the conference, matters related to operational preparedness, developmental plans of Pakistan Navy, prevailing security situation and training and welfare of troops were reviewed. Detailed briefings on various ongoing and future Pakistan Navy projects and plans were also given to the Chief of the Naval Staff.
Besides assessing the war preparedness of Pakistan Navy, the participants of the conference also reviewed the priorities pertaining to the security of Gwadar Port and maritime components of CPEC.
While making an overall appraisal of the prevalent security environment, the Chief of the Naval Staff expressed his utmost confidence over operational preparedness of Pakistan Navy. The Naval Chief reiterated Pakistan Navy's unflinching resolve to ensure seaward defence of vital maritime infrastructure and protection of the maritime interests of Pakistan against all threats and challenges.
The Naval Chief lauded successful conduct of Exercise RIBAT-18 and stressed upon maintaining highest state of operational preparedness against conventional as well as sub-conventional/ asymmetric challenges. He also emphasized close monitoring of the developments in the regional maritime environment to safeguard own maritime interests.
The Command & Staff Conference is the apex decision-making body of Pakistan Navy in which all chiefs of staff, principal staff officers and field commanders undertake strategic review of Pakistan Navy's policies and plans.