Joint exercise to strengthen ties between Pak, Saudi navies

Maritime security operations against asymmetric threats as well as contemporary challenges like piracy, terrorism, narcotics, arms and human smuggling have a great impact on the maritime environment, Rear Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah said at a press briefing on Saturday.

“It needs no emphasis that present day navies are increasingly focused on policing roles and sharing of resources for countering these multifarious maritime security challenges requires collaborative approach at regional as well as international level,” he observed.

“To this end, the Pakistan Navy as a responsible maritime power is contributing relentlessly in maintaining legitimate maritime order at sea through the conduct of maritime security operations in the Arabian Sea and beyond.”

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