Karachi, 11 Nov 23: Opening Ceremony of Pakistan Navy and PLA (Navy)
bilateral exercise Sea Guardian-2023 was held at Pakistan Navy Dockyard, Karachi.
Commander Qingdao Naval Base, Rear Admiral Liang Yang graced the occasion as
Guest of Honour. Commander Pakistan Fleet, Vice Admiral Muhammad Faisal Abbasi
was also present at the occasion.
In his opening remarks, Vice Admiral Muhammad Faisal Abbasi welcomed the officers
and personnel of PLA (N) Flotilla, underscoring the close and strategic ties between the
two countries in general and Navies in particular. The admiral emphasized on the
importance of immaculate & sound planning during the exercise and hoped that this
exercise will further enhance strategic cooperation and interoperability between the two
navies.
During his speech, Commander Qingdao Naval Base Rear Admiral Liang Yang thanked
Pakistan Navy for hosting Exercise Sea Guardian and hoped to have a mutually
benefiting and professionally rewarding experience from the joint exercise.
Earlier, Chinese Flotilla comprising of naval ships, Submarine and Submarine Rescue
Ship along with PLA (Navy) Marines Corps Detachment, arrived Karachi to participate in
the exercise. During exercise, frontline destroyers/ frigates along with Air and other
assets and Marines/ Special Forces from Pakistan Navy and PLA (Navy) will carry out
advance level joint drills and naval maneuvers in North Arabian Sea besides
professional and social activities during the harbour phase.
The aim of Exercise Sea Guardian-2023 is to share professional experiences on
contemporary traditional and non-traditional threats in Indian Ocean Region as well as
to enhance bilateral cooperation and interoperability between the two Navies.
The exercise is a reflection of strong bilateral military cooperation between Pakistan
Navy and Chinese Navy and will foster greater bilateral cooperation between the two
navies. The ceremony was attended by a large number of military officials from both the
navies.
