Karachi, Dec. 24 (TNS): Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi remarked that Pakistan Navy is committed to protect Gwadar Port, China Pakistan Economic Corridor and Pakistan’s maritime interest.
The PM also expressed his confidence in the operational capabilities of Pakistan Navy after watching its exercises Sunday morning, said Pakistan Navy’s spokesperson.
The PM hailed the sacrifices of Pakistan Navy officers for the protection of country’s maritime interests.
Exercises related to warships and fleet reviews were conducted in North Arabia Sea to show the operational capabilities of Pakistan Navy.
The exercises focused on manpower, transfer of equipment from one ship to another, rocket and depth charge firing. Moreover, Pakistan Navy’s aeroplanes and helicopters also flew past the site of exercise.
Upon his arrival, PM Abbasi was received by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mehmood Abbasi.
Earlier, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, addressing the passing out ceremony of the 108th midshipman and 17th SSC course, said on Saturday that Pakistan believes in peaceful co-existence and a friendly neighbourhood.
