KARACHI – The seventh edition of the multinational maritime exerciseAman-2021 that commenced in Karachi yesterday had its official andimpressive flag hoisting ceremony performed in the city on Friday.
The Commander Pakistan Fleet Rear Admiral Naveed Ashraf was the chief guestof the ceremony while guests from seven allied countries also attended theceremony as guests of honour.
During the main ceremony flags of all 45 participating countries werehoisted in the air with Pakistan’s flag in the middle and Navy band playingthe National Anthem of Pakistan.
The Commander of 25th Destroyer Squadron Commodore Imtiaz Ali read themessage of Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Mohammad Amjad Khan Niazi.
As per the message, the Naval Chief welcomed the participating countries ofthe exercise and said participation from so many countries really describesthe motto of the exercise which is ‘Together for Peace’.
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He said that Pakistan Navy is ever ready to play a positive role for thepeace in the region.
The Naval Chief. in his message, further said Pakistan Navy has takenseveral initiatives for maritime security and promote peace in the watersof the region.
One such initiative is Regional Maritime Security Patrol (RMSP) to make thewaters safe for maritime activities and keep a check at all the illegalactivities, he added.
