F.P Report
KARACHI: As Maritime Exercise AMAN-21 are being conducted effectively, on Tuesday Pakistan Navy Multinational Maritime Exercise AMAN-21 culminated in the North Arabian Sea with a graceful conduct of International Fleet Review (IFR).
According to the Pakistan Navy press release it was followed by spectacular forming up of AMAN Formation, comprising Pakistan Navy and foreign warships.
During Multinational Maritime Exercise AMAN 2021, up to 45 countries participated in the exercise with their Naval warships, aircraft, Special Operation Forces and a large number of observers.
President Dr Arif Alvi was Chief Guest on the occasion, on his arrival on board Pakistan Navy Ship MOAWIN, the President was received by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi.
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Syed Ali Zaidi, Federal Minister of Defence Production Zob-aida Jalal, Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Nadeem Raza, Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa and Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan were also present on the occasion. In addition, ambassadors, high commissioners, senior military officers, Defence and Naval Atta-ches from various countries also witnessed the event.
On the occasion, Chief Guest President witnessed various operational maneuvers and drills during the IFR. The Fleet Review also featured an impressive Fly Past by Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Air Force and participating foreign aircraft, followed by Man and Cheership by participating ships.
The Pakistan Navy press release mentioned that the Exercise culminated with the participating ships, forming up in traditional `AMAN Formation’ to signify unity and collective resolve.
During the event, President Arif Alvi congratulated Pakistan Navy for fruitfully hosting AMAN-21 and reaffirming Pakistan’s resolve for promoting peace and security in the region.
The Chief Guest expressed gratitude to the participating regional and extra-regional navies for displaying their commitment to collaborative maritime security despite COVID-19 pandemic, the press statement added.
While expressing his views, the President stressed that AMAN-21 would pave the way to make the region more peaceful and secure with combined efforts by all stakeholders.
On the other hand, Chief of the Naval Staff thanked the President for gracing the International Fleet Review with his presence.
Mentioning regional security the Naval Chief assured that Pakistan Navy would continue to play active role in enhancing regional maritime security individually and in collaboration with partner navies.
