ISLAMABAD – Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi presidedover the Command and Staff Conference of Pakistan Navy concluded at NavalHeadquarters, Islamabad on Thursday.

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 reiterated Pakistan Navy’s unflinching resolve to ensure seawarddefence of vital maritime infrastructure and protection of the maritimeinterests of Pakistan against all threats and challenges.

The Naval Chief lauded successful conduct of Exercise RIBAT-18 and stressedupon maintaining highest state of operational preparedness againstconventional as well as sub-conventional/ asymmetric challenges. He alsoemphasized close monitoring of the developments in the regional maritimeenvironment to safeguard own maritime interests.

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.