Pak Navy broadcasts Saudi warships to affix AMAN-25 naval drills

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Two Saudi warships, HMS Jazan and HMS Hail, will take part in Pakistan’s AMAN-25 naval train, scheduled from February 7 to 11 within the North Arabian Sea, a senior Pakistani naval official confirmed on Tuesday.

The AMAN train, held biennially since 2007, is a multinational naval drill organised by the Pakistan Navy to reinforce regional maritime safety and interoperability amongst allied forces.

This yr, AMAN-25 is predicted to function practically 60 nations, with actions carried out in two phases: a harbour section from February 7 to 9, adopted by a sea section from February 10 to 11, which is able to embrace search and rescue operations, stay weapon firings, and a global fleet assessment.

Rear Admiral Abdul Munib, Commander of the Pakistani Fleet, underscored the significance of robust maritime ties with Saudi Arabia, highlighting the participation of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces within the train.

“Saudi Arabia is a brotherly nation,” stated Munib, including that Pakistan additionally shares shut naval relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), each of which shall be actively concerned in AMAN-25.

Along with the 2 Saudi ships, the Kingdom’s Particular Operations Forces (SOF) and Underwater Demolition (UWD) groups can even take part within the train. The UAE is sending one ship and its personal SOF and UWD groups.

Over 200 worldwide observers are anticipated to attend, reinforcing the worldwide significance of the train.

Munib additionally highlighted the function of the AMAN Dialogue, a discussion board working alongside the train, the place naval chiefs, coast guards, and defence officers from taking part nations will trade insights and talk about maritime safety methods.

“Greater than only a army drill, AMAN embodies Pakistan’s unwavering dedication to regional stability, protected seas, and countering nontraditional threats,” stated Munib.

He added that the train goals to strengthen interoperability and foster information-sharing amongst regional and extra-regional navies, reinforcing the shared duty for maritime safety.

This yr’s AMAN-25 is ready to be a significant platform for enhancing cooperation among the many world’s navies, with a deal with addressing rising maritime challenges.