Pakistan navy raises task force-88 for CPEC maritime security
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Aiming to ensure security of Gwadar Port and CPEC in maritime domain, Pakistan Navy raised Task Force-88 at Gwadar. The Chairman Joint Chief of Staff Committee, (CJCSC) Gen Zubair Mahmood Hayat was the chief guest of the raising ceremony of the initiative.
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A raising ceremony is held for Pakistan Navy's Task Force-88 at Gwadar. |
While addressing the ceremony, the joint chief lauded the initiative taken by Pakistan Navy in raising a dedicated Task Force for maritime security of CPEC. He said that the initiative by Pakistan Navy would contribute significantly towards the success of CPEC. The chairman also acknowledged the role being played by Pakistan Navy in ensuring safe and secure maritime environment which is an essential pre-requisite for maritime economy to flourish. "The role of Pakistan Navy is deeply embedded in the maritime operationalization of CPEC as it will be required to shoulder greater responsibilities to ensure protection of growing maritime trade and to provide security to our sea lanes," He underlined.
Vice Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbassi, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff Operations, while addressing on the occasion said that viability and assured dividends of CPEC related projects are intrinsically linked with the security of maritime domain. Therefore, providing security to CPEC on land as well as making its maritime prong safe is vital for the projects' success. In this regard, ensuring maritime security remains an important responsibility of Pakistan Navy which is set to grow in the coming years. Accordingly, Pakistan Navy is gearing up to meet this challenge.
He further added that Task Force 88 is aimed at ensuring security of Gwadar Port, its seaward approaches as well as CPEC related and other maritime projects. The Task Force will work under Commander Coast, which is one of the Operational Commands of PN and would comprise of Warships, Helicopters and UAVs duly supported by shore based Sensors.
During his welcome address, Chairman GPA thanked Pakistan Navy for ensuring security of Gwadar Port and highlighted the importance of Gwadar Port for the prosperity of Pakistan.
The CJCSC also handed over the traditional Command Telescope to the first Commander of Task Force-88, Commodore Muhammad Waris, on the occasion.
The ceremony was attended by Federal Ministers, Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Air Staff, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan and other Civil, Military and Foreign Dignitaries.
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