Foreign navies’ participation in AMAN-17 reflects trust in Pakistan:PM

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KARACHI, Feb 14 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif
Tuesday
said that the participation of a large number of foreign navies at
Multinational  Naval Exercise AMAN-17 was reflective of confidence of
world navies in Pakistan.
The AMAN-17 came to its conclusion with spectacular sea maneuvers

and Fleet Review in the North Arabian Sea on Tuesday amid a joint
resolve of 37 countries – `Together for Peace’.
Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif was the chief guest on the
occasion, said a Pakistan Navy press release issued here.
Expressing his satisfaction, the Prime Minister lauded the
strenuous efforts of Pakistan Navy for the successful conduct of
Exercise AMAN-17, which is a manifestation of Pakistan’s policy
of constructive engagement with the comity of nations for peace
and stability in the maritime commons.
The Prime Minister said with this state of operational readiness,

Pakistan Navy is fully prepared and committed to ensuring seaward
defence and safeguard maritime interests of Pakistan.
Thirty-seven countries participated in the Multinational Naval
Exercise, AMAN-17 which was conducted in two phases; the harbour
phase spanned from February 11 to 12 and the sea phase from February
13 to 14.
Upon arrival onboard Pakistan Navy Ship NASR, the Prime Minister
was received by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah.
Defence Minister, Secretary Defence, Governor Sindh, Chief
Minister Sindh, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Chief of the
Army Staff, Chief of the Air Staff, Sri Lankan Naval Chief, National
Security Advisor to PM, Ambassadors, Consul Generals, Diplomats and
other high ranking civil and military officials were also present on
the occasion.
The Prime Minister was briefed on the overall conduct and
operational perspective of the exercise and was given a detailed
account of the sea based activities.
The chief guest witnessed different operational serials of the
exercise conducted at sea by participating naval ships, aircraft,
helicopters and PAF fighter jets. These serials comprised
replenishment of men and material from one ship to another, Rockets
Depth Charge (RDC) firing and surface to surface firing on
pre-determined targets.
Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif was also presented an
impressive fly past by various aircraft and helicopters of Pakistan
Navy, Pakistan Air Force and participating countries including
Japanese P3C Orion aircraft.
In the end, all participating ships of different countries
skimmed past PNS NASR in a column formation and presented salute
to the dignitary.
All the coalition ships also formed up for traditional `AMAN
Formation’ to signify unity and harmony amongst the participating
nations against seaward crimes and maritime terrorism.
The harbour phase comprised International Maritime Conference,
seminars, table talks, cross ships visits, call ons, International
Band Display and Maritime Counter Terrorism Demonstration. Whereas,
the sea phase included practical execution of operational plans and
activities finalised during harbour phase.
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