Pakistan Navy fully ready for security of CPEC, Gwadar port: Naval chief
- By Web Desk -
- Jan 03, 2020
KARACHI: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi has said that the Coastal Command is fully ready for the security of Gwadar port and China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), ARY News reported.
According to a statement issued by a navy spokesman, Admiral Abbasi said this while addressing the annual Efficiency Competition Parade 2019 of Pakistan Navy Coastal Command in Karachi.
The Naval chief expressed satisfaction over operational readiness of Pakistan Navy in prevalent maritime challenges including security aspects related to Gwadar Port and maritime components of CPEC.
He also distributed awards to leading performing units during the year 2019.
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