Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said on Tuesday the government would strengthen Pakistan Navy to make it an effective force capable of meeting security challenges. During his visit to Naval Headquarters, the Prime Minister said he fully realised the importance of maritime sector for its defence as well as economic potential.
Gilani said the country's navy was fully prepared and geared up to safeguard maritime interests in terms of defence. He expressed the confidence in the professional capabilities of Pakistan Navy with regard to the defence of the country's maritime frontiers.
He said Pakistan's lifeline was its international trade that almost in totality was carried through the sea. Earlier on arrival at the NHQs, the Prime Minister was received by the Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Afzal Tahir. The Prime Minister was presented guard of honour by a smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Navy. Later, he was introduced to the Chief of Staff and Principle Staff Officers serving at Naval Headquarters.
A detailed briefing was given to the Prime Minister by Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Operations), Rear Admiral Shahid Iqbal, on "Emerging maritime environment and naval strategy aspects." Federal Ministers for Defence, Finance and Foreign Affairs along with senior officers of Pakistan Navy attended the briefing.
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