Region witnessing geopolitical changes, says naval chief

Highlights the evolving geo-strategic milieu, its interplay with prevalent security dynamics and security challenges

LAHORE:

The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi, on Monday visited the Pakistan Navy War College (PNWC) in Lahore and addressed the course participants of the 51st PN Staff Course.

Addressing the course participants, the Naval Chief said, “Indian Ocean region is witnessing geopolitical changes of seismic nature and it adds to the responsibilities of Pakistan Navy.”

On arrival at the War College, the Naval Chief was received by the Commandant of the PN War College, Rear Admiral Shifaat Ali Khan, said a Pakistan Navy media release here.

While addressing the course participants, the Chief of the Naval Staff highlighted the evolving geo-strategic milieu and its interplay with prevalent security dynamics focused on maritime security challenges.

While focusing on threat perception, the Naval Chief underscored Pakistan Navy’s capabilities to deal with this paradigm shift in combating traditional and non-traditional security challenges. The Naval Chief dwelt upon various initiatives and developmental plan in line with his vision for Pakistan Navy to be a formidable regional maritime power.

Published in The Express Tribune, June 28^th, 2022.