Islamabad, November 13, 2020 (PPI-OT): Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi says responsibilities of Pakistan Navy would continue to grow due to the increased maritime security importance amid ongoing China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects. He said this while visiting Pakistan Navy Units at coastal areas of Turbat, Gwadar and Ormara to review operational preparedness and combat readiness.
The admiral highlighted the importance of maritime security of entire coast which has increased manifold in context of the ongoing CPEC projects. He highlighted the dividends of CPEC related projects which were intrinsically linked with the security of maritime domain.
He reaffirmed Pakistan Navy’s resolve to safeguard the maritime boundaries and maritime interests of the nation at all costs and also appreciated the morale, selfless devotion and commitment of the deployed troops to defend the maritime frontiers of the country.
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