AMAN
AMAN series of multinational exercises were started in 2007 with a view to promote regional cooperation and stability, greater interoperability and to display a united resolve against terrorism and crimes in maritime domain including Piracy. AMAN-25 is the 9th such exercise planned from 7-11 February 2025 at Karachi, Pakistan.
Growing global participation in AMAN over the years underscores the trust and confidence reposed by international community on PN efforts and its contributions towards advancing collaborative maritime security. This has encouraged us to initiate 'AMAN Dialogue' scheduled from 8-10 February 2025 as an adjunct to the Exercise and its inaugural session will be held, in tandem with AMAN-25. AMAN Dialogue will bring together Chiefs of Navies/ Coast Guards and Defence Forces and afford them the opportunity to exchange views on global/ regional security and adopt innovative solutions to address evolving challenges at sea through multilateral and one-on-one meetings.
HISTORY
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Chief of the Naval Staff --- ( Admiral Naveed Ashraf NI(M) T Bt )
Admiral Naveed Ashraf NI(M), T Bt took over Command of Pakistan Navy on 07 Oct 2023. Admiral Naveed Ashraf NI(M), T Bt was commissioned in Operations Branch of Pakistan Navy in 1989. He was awarded Quaid-e-Azam Gold Medal on successful completion of initial naval training at Germany and Pakistan.
During his illustrious naval career, the Admiral served on various Command and Staff appointments. His rich Command experience of over 10 years include; Commissioning Officer of a Gun Boat, a Mine Hunter, three Destroyers and Command of 25th and 18th Destroyer Squadrons. Besides, Admiral Naveed Ashraf remained Commandant of Pakistan Naval Academy and had the honour to Command Pakistan Navy Fleet. His distinguished Staff appointments include Fleet Operations Officer at HQ Commander Pakistan Fleet, Captain Training at HQ Flag Officer Sea Training, Commanding Officer to Task Force-151 at HQ NAVCENT Bahrain, Deputy President National Defence University, Naval Secretary, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Admin), Director General C41, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Training & Personnel), Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Operations) and Chief of Staff.
Admiral Naveed Ashraf is a graduate of Pakistan Navy War College Lahore, National Defence University Islamabad, Naval War College USA and Royal College of Defence Studies UK. In recognition of his meritorious services, the Flag Officer has been awarded Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) and Tamgha-e-Basalat.
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