VENICE: Pakistan Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf has stressed the need to preserve underwater ecosystems and sustainable use of marine resources to ensure global biodiversity and economic stability, Radio Pakistan reported on Friday.
He made the remarks while speaking at the Trans-Regional Seapower Symposium in Italian city of Venice.
The Naval Chief said through effective policies, a sustainable future can be secured for underwater environments while balancing human and environmental requirements.
Admiral Naveed Ashraf said the forthcoming AMAN Dialogue, concurrent with the Pakistan Navy’s multinational exercise AMAN in 2025, will offer an opportunity for participating Chiefs of Navies and Coast Guards to promote a common understanding of maritime security issues.
The Naval Chief met with naval leaders from various countries including the United Kingdom, the United States, Thailand, Japan, and Italy on the sidelines of symposium.
He also visited the Headquarters of the Secretary General of Defence of Italy and met with Secretary General of Defence Dr. Luisa Riccardi, Director of Naval Armament Vice Admiral Giuseppe Abbamonte, and Deputy Chief of Defence Vice Admiral Giacinto Ottaviani.
During these meetings, matters of common interest, emerging shared security challenges in the maritime domain, and bilateral naval collaboration were discussed.