Seaspark 2020 exercise to evaluate war readiness: Zafar Mahmood

Karachi: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi on Wednesday said that the purpose of the Seaspark 2020 exercise is to evaluate war readiness and validate the operational plans of the Pakistan Navy.

This he said as a chief guest in the inaugural ceremony of Pakistan Navy’s Exercise Seaspark 2020 held in Karachi.

A spokesperson for Pakistan Navy said in a statement the participants of the ceremony were briefed on the objectives and mechanism of the exercise, and the force commanders presented their plan of action.

The statement further stated the basic objective to conduct the Exercise Seaspark is conducted to examine practically Pakistan Navy’s war preparedness and planning.

The exercise reflects the Pakistan Navy’s resolve for the promotion of sustainable stability and secured maritime environment in the region.

Deputy Commander of Southern Theatre Command PLA, Vice Admiral Dong Jun was in attendance the occasion. Commander Pakistan Fleet, Vice Admiral Asif Khaliq was also present at the occasion.

Exercise Sea Guardians-2020 is aimed at promoting a safe and sustainable maritime environment and improving security cooperation.