US, China and Russia join Pakistan navy's multinational exercise

Record ID: 1956173

  • Title: US, China and Russia join Pakistan navy's multinational exercise
  • Date: 7th February 2025
  • Summary: KARACHI, PAKISTAN (FEBRUARY 7, 2025) (REUTERS) PAKISTAN NAVY PERSONNEL SHOUTING SLOGANS DURING FLAG HOISTING CEREMONY PAKISTAN NAVY PERSONNEL HOLDING FOLDED FLAGS BOOTS OF NAVY PERSONNEL MARCHING NAVY PERSONNEL MARCHING WITH FOLDED FLAGS NAVY OFFICERS FROM DIFFERENT COUNTRIES STANDING AT ATTENTION FLAG RAISING IN PROGRESS NAVY OFFICERS FROM DIFFERENT COUNTRIES SALUTING FLA
  • Embargoed: 21st February 2025 11:17
  • Keywords: 2025 Aman Australia Biennial China Exercise Multinational Navy Pakistan US United States
  • Location: KARACHI, PAKISTAN
  • City: KARACHI, PAKISTAN
  • Country: Pakistan
  • Topics: Asia / Pacific,Conflicts/War/Peace,International/National Security
  • Reuters ID: LVA001954707022025RP1
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Story Text: Pakistan kicked off its multinational 'AMAN' naval exercise, in Karachi on Friday (February 7), with the United States, China, Iran, Russia, Japan and Australia amongst the foreign navies in attendance.
    Pakistan naval officials said the biennial event, 'Exercise AMAN 2025', is designed to enhance maritime security and foster cooperation among participants to combat regional and global threats.
    Flags of participating nations and territories were hoisted alongside Pakistan's flag at the official opening ceremony of the exercise at the Pakistan Navy Dockyard on Friday.
    Commander of the Pakistan Fleet, Rear Admiral Abdul Munib, emphasized the importance of joint operations and naval stability in his opening address. He also highlighted a 'Peace Dialogue' component, which was "a platform for naval and coast guard leaders worldwide to discuss pressing maritime concerns," he added.
    The five-day multinational naval exercise is set to conclude on Tuesday (February 11).
    (Production: Waseem Sattar, Yawar Afzal Malik, Gabriel Goh)
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