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Pakistan Navy to maintain required order at sea
Deputy naval chief says no nation alone can single handedly cope with multifarious threats due to magnitude, diversity
KARACHI - The Pakistan Navy hosted working group activities of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), a statement issued here said on Tuesday.
The theme of the working group was ‘information sharing and interoperability’ amongst regional countries of the Indian Ocean. It said that eight nations of the Indian Ocean were being hosted by the navy considering the fact information sharing and interoperability amongst the countries of the Indian Ocean was a need of the hour. Pakistan became member of the symposium in March 2014. This is the first time that Pakistan is hosting any activity of the symposium.
Speaking at the inaugural session, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Operations) Rear Admiral Kaleem Shaukat said, "Threats in the maritime domain have evolved manifold necessitating innovative and collaborative ways to maintain required order at sea." He said that the evils of piracy, drug trafficking, human smuggling and terrorism were a few manifestations of this menace.
He also said that owing to the magnitude and diversity of the threat, no nation alone could single handedly cope with these multifarious threats. "Thus, the concept of collaborative maritime security has emerged as a preferred option to deal with these threats and the Pakistan Navy being fully cognizant of its role has always been actively supporting such collaborative initiatives,” he said.
– Navy to control arms smuggling –
Shaukat said that the navy was actively contributing towards regional maritime security through its ongoing participation in Combined Task Forces 150 and Counter Piracy Combined Task Force 151. "Pakistan Navy's participation in this coalition has made it possible to effectively monitor and control drugs and arms smuggling in the North Arabian Sea,” he added.
Being a member of IONS, he said that the Pakistan Navy was also committed to contributing its share for peace and security in the Indian Ocean, and hosting of this IONS working group was manifestation of the navy’s commitment. "IONS provides a platform to the participating navies and maritime security agencies to work together for maintaining safety and security in the Indian Ocean," he said.
– Safety of sea routes –
The deputy chief said that the Indian Ocean was facing a plethora of challenges, including illegal trade, human trafficking and risk of maritime terrorism. "Pakistan is located astride the world's most important trade routes, including energy highways," he added. He stressed the need for safety of sea trade routes. "Almost 95 per cent of our trade and 100 per cent of our oil imports are transported through sea, therefore safety and security of this trade route is essential," he said.
Deputy naval chief says no nation alone can single handedly cope with multifarious threats due to magnitude, diversity
- APP
- September 15, 2015, 6:10 pm
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KARACHI - The Pakistan Navy hosted working group activities of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), a statement issued here said on Tuesday.
The theme of the working group was ‘information sharing and interoperability’ amongst regional countries of the Indian Ocean. It said that eight nations of the Indian Ocean were being hosted by the navy considering the fact information sharing and interoperability amongst the countries of the Indian Ocean was a need of the hour. Pakistan became member of the symposium in March 2014. This is the first time that Pakistan is hosting any activity of the symposium.
Speaking at the inaugural session, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Operations) Rear Admiral Kaleem Shaukat said, "Threats in the maritime domain have evolved manifold necessitating innovative and collaborative ways to maintain required order at sea." He said that the evils of piracy, drug trafficking, human smuggling and terrorism were a few manifestations of this menace.
He also said that owing to the magnitude and diversity of the threat, no nation alone could single handedly cope with these multifarious threats. "Thus, the concept of collaborative maritime security has emerged as a preferred option to deal with these threats and the Pakistan Navy being fully cognizant of its role has always been actively supporting such collaborative initiatives,” he said.
– Navy to control arms smuggling –
Shaukat said that the navy was actively contributing towards regional maritime security through its ongoing participation in Combined Task Forces 150 and Counter Piracy Combined Task Force 151. "Pakistan Navy's participation in this coalition has made it possible to effectively monitor and control drugs and arms smuggling in the North Arabian Sea,” he added.
Being a member of IONS, he said that the Pakistan Navy was also committed to contributing its share for peace and security in the Indian Ocean, and hosting of this IONS working group was manifestation of the navy’s commitment. "IONS provides a platform to the participating navies and maritime security agencies to work together for maintaining safety and security in the Indian Ocean," he said.
– Safety of sea routes –
The deputy chief said that the Indian Ocean was facing a plethora of challenges, including illegal trade, human trafficking and risk of maritime terrorism. "Pakistan is located astride the world's most important trade routes, including energy highways," he added. He stressed the need for safety of sea trade routes. "Almost 95 per cent of our trade and 100 per cent of our oil imports are transported through sea, therefore safety and security of this trade route is essential," he said.
