Pakistan Navy to Enhance Coastal Surveillance Amid CPEC Security Priorities

Pakistan’s Navy Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf has reaffirmed the military’s commitment to ensuring the security of Gwadar Port and the success of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) by taking all possible measures to bolster coastal surveillance.

Strengthening Pakistan-China Naval Ties

In a written interview by chines media report, Admiral Ashraf highlighted the strong and enduring relationship between the Pakistan Navy and the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). He emphasized that both navies remain committed to regional peace and maritime security, with a focus on expanding and consolidating their strategic partnership.

Regular Monitoring of Gwadar Port

Recognizing CPEC’s vital role in regional economic development, Pakistan will intensify coastal monitoring, particularly around Gwadar Port, to curb illicit activities. This move aligns with broader efforts to enhance maritime security along key trade routes.

Exercise AMAN-2025: Strengthening Regional Cooperation

The statement comes weeks ahead of Exercise AMAN-2025, a multi-national naval exercise scheduled from February 7 to 11 in Karachi. The exercise aims to:

• Promote regional collaboration for maritime security.
• Enhance interoperability between participating navies.
• Counter terrorism and organized crime in the maritime domain.

Expanding Defense Collaboration with China

Given the Indian Ocean’s critical role in global trade, Ashraf reaffirmed the Pakistan Navy’s commitment to further strengthening ties with PLAN to counter security threats in the region.

Additionally, Pakistan looks forward to long-term cooperation with China in emerging defense technologies, including artificial intelligence, robotics, cyber warfare, and space security.