Why It Matters:
In the Peace Dialogue, senior military leaders from around the world will consider a joint strategy to deal with regional security and maritime threats.
The Big Picture:
Around 120 delegations from around the world, including the Islamic Republic of Iran, will participate in the first International Peace Dialogue to be held alongside the exercise. Around 60 countries from around the world will participate on this occasion with their ships, aircraft, special services groups, and delegates. With over 4,000 people participating in this international naval exercise and dialogue, it will be the most prominent and historic military activity in the region.
What They Are Saying:
The Chief of the Pakistan Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf has expressed satisfaction over the participation of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the international naval exercise "Aman (Peace)-25" which would be held at the port of Karachi in February.
He said that the Pak-Iranian navies have constructive relations, and we are eager to promote cooperation with our neighboring and brotherly country.
He added that we have a lot to learn from each other's experiences in the maritime domain, and keeping in mind the upcoming Aman-25 exercises, the Pakistan Navy is optimistic about establishing strong relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran through bilateral and multilateral exercises.
Key Points:
- The opening ceremony of the Aman 2025 exercise will be held at the Pakistan Navy Dockyard.
- Bilateral concerns regarding the threats and challenges will be addressed.
- During the exercise, the Pakistan Marines and the Special Service Group (Navy) will also demonstrate their expertise in counter-terrorism, while joint operations against maritime crimes at sea will also be practiced.
- An increase in high-level delegation exchanges between the two navies is a constructive process.
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Maritime Information Exchange with Iran is Pakistan's Top Priority
