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International naval exercise 'Aman-17' will be conducted in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Karachi from February 10-14, with more than 35 countries participating in the event, according to China.org.cn.
Themed 'Together for peace', the 'Aman 17' naval exercise has helped clear the Arabian Sea of pirates, Commander Pakistan Fleets Vice Admiral Syed Arifullah Hussaini told a press conference in Karachi.
"These exercises help the participating countries come together and further their relations," he added.
The joint exercise will be conducted by navies from 12 countries including Australia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Maldives, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, Turkey, United Kingdom and United States while envoys from 31 countries will observe the exercises.
The exercise will feature harbour and sea phases, during which participants will witness a variety of drills, where participants will witness a variety of exercises, including search and rescue operations, gunnery drills, anti-piracy demonstrations, replenishment at sea and maritime counter-terrorism demonstrations.
'Aman-17' will include ships, aircraft, helicopters, Special Operations Forces (SOF), Explosives Ordinance Disposal (EOD), marines and observers from regional as well extra-regional navies.
Pakistan has held Aman naval exercises every alternate year since 2007. The exercises aim to demonstrate the allied nations' capabilities to fight terrorism and other maritime threats, as well as to provide a platform for participants to hone their skills, and build cooperation and friendship to promote peace and stability.
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Good going Pakistan is expanding its partnership to include countries like Russia. Excellent.
Country with longest coast line on Arabic sea and largest navy in this region is missing here.
We need to get out of this security mental complex, and develop an economic, educational, tourism, sports soft image.
We have made whole country as a security state instead of a welfare state.
@Pakistani, and also USA, Australia, Japan. Malaysia etc ! Your diplomatic influence is amazing ! Hope you get a NSG and UNSC permanent membership soon !
@AKKS you sound jealous are you jealous?
@Imran,Lahore Nice catch :) . But all global powers are involved. It will be a good opportunity for like the likes of China, Russia and America on the other side, to sit together and discuss things.
@Asad Agreed. Rather, if it would have been spent on education, there would have been some prosperity. But coming of the current carrying reputation is not easy and will take many many years
@Asad absolutely right.
@Asad . absolutely right. finally i have someone who shares the same thoughts.
peace !!!!! LOOKING fwd to major developments
why cant we and our neighbors live peacefully, why cant we develop trade relations, why cant be become tourist destination? why is it always about security and weaponary and wars?
Is it just me or can you guys smell isolation here? Ouch!
Now this is something interesting.
@AKKS . By being sarcastic, it shows how much it has affected Indians. Be nice and we might include you in the next exercise.
@Imran,Lahore , Mr. asad has a reply down below !!
Aman starts from within. Spend on education, health and wellbeing. .. That should be real Aman...
@Imran,Lahore Hopefully that country man are reflecting on their efforts to isolate Pakistan. Feeling sorry and sad for them.
And India wants to isolate Pakistan!
"Isolated Pakistan" anyone?
@Vijay, Is your comment is for all the 35 countries? You are not very clear.
Excellent
@Imran,Lahore "Country with longest coast line on Arabic sea and largest navy in this region is missing here."
The international naval exercise "AMAN-17" (AMAN means peace in Urdu) will be held in KARACHI
@Imran,Lahore Dont worry. Sri Lanka, Japan and Russia are its proxies which are part of this exercise
biggest navy in araban sea is India and you guys haven't invited India....thats bad
What about Saudi Arabia, Oman, UAE? They have substantial navies and are located at short sailing distances. Why can't they attend?
@AKKS We don't want it.
Man we are so isolated :D
@Neon Literacy rate of Syria and Iraq is far more than Pakistan but they failed to defend their countries.
The more countries will involve in these exercises more peace will be guaranteed.. Good luck peace loving countries...
Where is chest thumping guy who was dreaming to isolate Pakistan
Regardless of political differences, it is in the interest of the region that India should have been included.
Very good news for Pakistan navy.
@VIJAY Practice before you preach
Ref. http://www.dawn.com/news/1313079/india-signed-urgent-arms-deals-worth-inr-200bn-for-battle-readiness-after-uri-report
We have successfully isolated pakistan from the world except 35 countries plus few hundred other countries
@Imran,Lahore pl ask them who stops to join
@Chirag Patel - "biggest navy in araban sea is India and you guys haven't invited India....thats bad".
You are right but when Modi bullies us with 'no dialogue' with his hypocritical preconditions then what can one say?
@Chirag Patel "biggest navy in araban sea is India and you guys haven't invited India....thats bad"
India does not like to play with Pakistan. Your loss.
@Vijay practice what you preach.
Seems like Modi's isolation strategy is working immensely well?
@Imran,Lahore We will do with Iran next. Dont worry.
Hasn't Pakistan isolated India as a result of this exercise?
Pakistan Navy's leadership role in the global War on Terror has been lauded by the world. Pakistan Navy has commanded Combined Task Force 150, ten times, which was mandated by the UN Security Council to clear sea lanes from Pakistan's coast to the Strait of Hormuz down to Somalia.
Terrorists and pirates threatened this vital world oil lanes. The threat of terrorism can't be underestimated as terrorists had struck US Navy guided missile destroyer USS Cole in Aden waters killing 17 and injuring 39 sailors. PN's exercise "Aman-17" promotes regional peace and security.
Go Navy! God bless Pakistan!!
@Maverik ...Isolation from India/Afghans/BD has made us even more popular in the world ,i like this isolation. lolzz
Pakistan i love you,you are a gift from the almighty for us.
none of the arabs. Pakistan must find another market for its labour because the arabs are now showing their true face. Exporters of terror living happily in their sheikhdoms. Not for long.
@Imran,Lahore ..Yes missing because of it unfriendly attitude to every thing that is Pakistani. Now that missing country is being islolated.
@a blot on escutcheon ... what a true observation...
@a blot on escutcheon this type of exericise conduct india every two months...jago
Whole military budget of pakistan is lower than india's navy budget..jago
Its fantastic that super powers USA, China and Russia are participating in the naval exercises in the arabian Sea close to the Karachi. If all the nations cooperate to resolve issues peacefully among themselves and fight against the common enemy of poverty and hunger. The arms race will end in Southeast Asia which will save billions of dollars to help the needy and the poor. Arms race between India and China is going out of control and both are purchasing the same weapon systems from Russia. Any miscalculation by nuclear neighbors could be devastating for the whole region. India's deployment of Brahmos missiles on Chinese border is seen by the Chinese as a recent escalation of tensions. The Chinese will not sit idly on the latest provocation.
Good one Pakistan. keep continue.
and yet Pakistan stands Isolated, brags Modi and BJP Leader. Always fooling and misleading its own nation.
Isolate that
Mr Modi
Pakistan, please include India too.
All these countries are joining because of CPEC. They all want to be a part of it.
@Vijay Same goes for your state too.
Congrats for clearing the Arabian Sea from pirates.And appreciations for holding such a mammoth naval exercises.Historically Arabian Sea has great significance for trade,oil supplies,and stregedic location.Let there be a loud and clear message that Arabian Sea ,and all channels including Straits of Hormuz are international routes,and whole international community supports peace harmony and uninterrupted sails in the region.
@Imran,Lahore this exercise is limited in a sea near our tiny coast.
What an obsession of our media and govt to such non productive bravado.
Well the arabaian countries from where the oil is coming are missing- Iraq, Kuwait, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia.
I feel very isolated someone needs to come and de-isolate me. Pls!!
@Imran,Lahore Sorry, This is for the friends only...
Pakistanis' and Indians become so happy with a little success or even no success which is amazing!!! No wonder corrupt politicians on both sides are exploiting people for so long and will keep doing for years to come if we don't increase the level of our expectations and standards.
Isolated Pakistan!
Great job and co-operation between the countries.
@immo Seems like you just hit the nail.
@deepu ...With such a big budget your soldiers still going hungry,think before you boast.
@Aftab ..Your self esteem must be tiny,judging from your comment.
@sHANGhai, china ...Long live China and Pakistan Brotherhood and friendship.