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Pakistan-China joint naval exercise begins

The opening ceremony of Exercise Sea Guardian-2023, a bilateral naval exercise between Pakistan Navy and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, took place at the Pakistan Navy Dockyard. Vice Admiral Muhammad Faisal Abbasi, Commander Pakistan Fleet, highlighted the strong ties between the two countries and emphasized the need for meticulous planning during the exercise to enhance strategic cooperation and interoperability. Rear Admiral Liang Yang of Qingdao Naval Base expressed gratitude to the Pakistan Navy for hosting the exercise and anticipated a mutually beneficial experience. The joint exercise involves a Chinese flotilla and PLA (Navy) Marines Corps Detachment engaging in advanced joint drills and naval maneuvers in the north Arabian Sea, aiming to share professional experiences and strengthen bilateral cooperation against traditional and non-traditional threats in the Indian Ocean Region. The exercise underscores the robust military cooperation between Pakistan Navy and the Chinese Navy. Military officials from both navies attended the ceremony.

The opening ceremony of Pakistan Navy and the Navy of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) bilateral Exercise Sea Guardian-2023 was held at the Pakistan Navy Dockyard here on Saturday.

Commander Qingdao Naval Base, Rear Admiral Liang Yang graced the occasion as the guest of honour. Commander Pakistan Fleet, Vice Admiral Muhammad Faisal Abbasi was also present on the occasion.

In his opening remarks, Vice Admiral Abbasi underscored the close and strategic ties between the two countries in general and navies in particular.

He emphasised on the importance of immaculate and sound planning during the exercise and hoped that this exercise will further enhance strategic cooperation and interoperability between the two navies.

During his speech, Commander Qingdao Naval Base, Rear Admiral Liang Yang thanked the Pakistan Navy for hosting Exercise Sea Guardian and hoped to have a mutually benefiting and professionally rewarding experience from the joint exercise.

Earlier, Chinese Flotilla comprising naval ships, submarine and submarine rescue ship along with PLA (Navy) Marines Corps Detachment, arrived in Karachi to participate in the exercise.

During the exercise, front-line destroyers/ frigates along with air and other assets and marines/ special forces from Pakistan Navy and PLA (Navy) will carry out advance level joint drills and naval maneuvers in north Arabian Sea besides professional and social activities during the harbour phase.

The aim of Sea Guardian-2023 is to share professional experiences on contemporary traditional and non-traditional threats in the Indian Ocean Region as well as to enhance bilateral cooperation and interoperability between the two Navies.

The exercise is a reflection of strong bilateral military cooperation between Pakistan Navy and Chinese Navy and will foster greater bilateral cooperation between the two navies. The ceremony was attended by a large number of military officials from both the navies.

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