PM Shehbaz underscores need to strengthen maritime defence capabilities
Key takeaways
- He expressed the hope that the friendships forged during their training in Pakistan would endure and further strengthen the bonds between their respective nations.
- Highlighting Pakistan’s role in regional diplomacy, Shehbaz Sharif said the country had emerged as a force for peace.
- He said Pakistan’s sincere mediation efforts, with the support of friendly countries, led to the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said Pakistan was navigating complex and multifaceted security challenges, underscoring the need to strengthen the country’s defence capabilities, particularly its maritime security.
Addressing the passing-out parade of the 125th Midshipmen Course and the 33rd Short Service Commission (SSC) Course at the Pakistan Naval Academy, PNS Rahbar, PM Shehbaz congratulated the graduating cadets and welcomed officers from the friendly countries of Türkiye, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Iraq, Sri Lanka and Djibouti.
He expressed the hope that the friendships forged during their training in Pakistan would endure and further strengthen the bonds between their respective nations.