The Pakistani Navy has officially begun the ninth edition of its multinational naval exercise, ‘Aman 2025’, in Karachi, with participation from over 60 countries.
The event aims to improve maritime security and promote international cooperation to tackle regional and global maritime challenges, Express News reported.
The opening ceremony was held at Pakistan Navy Dockyard, where the flags of the participating nations were raised, with Pakistan’s green and white flags prominent.
The event was adorned by the commander of the Pakistan fleet, Bagadmiral Abdul Munib, who approached the participants and emphasized the importance of joint operations and naval stability.
This year’s exercise marks an important milestone as it introduces the “Peace Dialogue” initiative, providing a platform for the leader of fleet and coastal guards from different countries to participate in discussions on critical maritime issues.
In addition to fleet warships, aircraft, special operations forces and disposal units from participating nations, observers are also part of the event.
The exercise running from 7 to 11 February will be divided into two stages.
The first phase, The Harbor phase, will last until February 9 with seminars, discussions, operational demonstrations, international cultural events and sports activities.
The second phase, the sea phase, which is scheduled for 10 and 11 February, will focus on practical exercises, including anti-piracy and anti-terrorism exercises, search and rescue operations, live firing exercises and an international naval review.
Since its inception in 2007, the ‘Aman’ series has been held two -year, aimed at promoting maritime stability, improving cooperation and highlighting Pakistan’s positive role in the international community.
The inclusion of the peace dialog in this edition further emphasizes the event’s broader focus on improving collaboration on global maritime security issues.
