Pakistan Navy ready to respond to any aggression: CNS

ISLAMABAD (92 News) – Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi has said that Pakistan Navy is ever ready to respond to any aggression. He was speaking during a visit to command center of Exercise Seaspark 2020 in Karachi on Wednesday. The purpose of the visit was to review operational preparedness and operational plans of the coastal command. The Naval Chief was briefed about operational activities during Exercise Seaspark and installation of assets. He also visited cracks area and forward positions. He appreciated security measures in cracks like difficult area. Earlier, CNS Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi highlighted the Pakistan Navy’s resolve to eliminate maritime terrorism and ensure maritime security in the region. He the CNS stated during meeting with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on his official visit to Sri Lanka. He also held meetings with the chiefs of the Sri Lankan armed forces and officials of the Ministry of Defence. Matters pertaining to mutual interest and promotion of bilateral maritime cooperation were discussed during the meetings. Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi highlighted the Pakistan Navy’s resolve to eliminate maritime terrorism and ensure maritime security in the region. On arrival at the headquarters of the Sri Lankan armed forces, the Naval Chief was presented guard of honor. The naval chief also visited different Sri Lankan naval installations where he was briefed on operational preparedness.