ISLAMABAD – The Command and Staff Conference of Pakistan Navy concluded atNaval Headquarters, Islamabad on Friday.

The conference was chaired by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral ZafarMahmood Abbasi.

Matters related to operational preparedness, developmental plans ofPakistan Navy, prevailing security situation and training and welfare oftroops were reviewed. Detailed briefings on various ongoing and futurePakistan Navy projects and plans were also given to Chief of the NavalStaff.

While making an overall appraisal of the prevalent security environment,Chief of the Naval Staff expressed his utmost confidence over operationalpreparedness of Pakistan Navy.

The CNS also mentioned that recently instituted strategic initiative ofRegional Maritime Security Patrols by PN in the Indian Ocean Region willhelp maintain robust security posture in the critical sea areas and chokepoints in the Indian Ocean region for protection of national andinternational shipping against the threats of maritime terrorism, piracy,narco-arms smuggling and human trafficking.

The CNS also re-affirmed Pakistan Navy’s commitment to make every effort toprotect our environment especially in maritime domain and for sustainableuse of oceans while endeavoring to protect its precious resources for ourfuture generations.

The Command and Staff Conference is the apex decision making body ofPakistan Navy in which all Chiefs of Staff, Principal Staff Officers andField Commanders undertake strategic review of Pakistan Navy’s policies andplans.