ISLAMABAD: As offense is universally acknowledged as the best defense; a balanced and capable military force is equally imperative for peace among the nation and in regions.
This capability becomes more inevitable when nations house in volatile regions where unending hegemonic wishes and insurgencies continue to repeat over the decades.
Therefore, countries have to opt for better defense capabilities to ensure regional peace with an aim to promote bilateral and multi-lateral peace overtures at parity with other countries.
For the purpose, the defense forces carry out different exercises like Pakistan Navy (PN)’s biennial multinational exercise with its AMAN 2023 commencing in Karachi this year from February 10.
Its core objective is to project country’s positive image, consolidate PN’s position in regional maritime arena and enhance interoperability with regional and extra regional navies and demonstrate Pakistan’s commitment to peace.
It was in view of the importance of regional peace that Pakistan Navy (PN) started multi-national AMAN exercises from 2007 to strengthen maritime security and enhance regional and extra regional cooperation and interoperability.
Since commencement of multinational drill, the PN had successfully conducted seven exercises so far with 8th exercise planned for current month inviting over 110 countries to participate.
This Exercise has emerged as a major International Naval event as evident from growing number of participants and reflects Pakistan’s growing positive image.
Its main attraction is the maiden Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference (PIMEC), aimed at showcasing country’s maritime potential and promoting regional cooperation and stability and to display a united resolve against terrorism and maritime crimes including piracy.
