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ISLAMABAD, (MILLAT+APP): Pakistan Navy has handed over Command
of multinational Combined Task Force 150 (CMF-150) to Royal Canadian
Navy on, at an impressive change of command ceremony held at
Headquarters US Naval centeral Command (NAVCENT) at Bahrain.
Commodore Bilal Abdul Nasir SI (M) handed over command of CTF-
150 to Commodore Haydn Edmondson at the change of command ceremony
held on Thursday, Pakistan Navy’s news release stated here on
Friday.
Several high-ranking civilian and military officials from
coalition countries graced the occasion.
Pakistan Ambassador to Bahrain Javed Malik and MR Thomas
Macdonald, Canadian Ambassador to Bahrain were also present to
witness the ceremony.
At the start of the ceremony, Commodore Bilal Abdul Nasir
SI(M), outgoing CCTF-150 presented resume of CTF-150’s recent
accomplishments in which he applauded the whole hearted support and
cooperation of coalition partners, which enabled him to discharge
his duties in the most professional manner.
He highlighted that relations between Pakistan Navy and
coalition navies are continuously strengthening due to the focused
commitments in support of Collaborative Maritime Security in the
region.
Outgoing CCTF, in his remarks mentioned that since 2004,
Pakistan has been providing ships and aircraft to the ever-ready
coalition of capable forces with a commitment to provide security
and stability in the maritime environment.
“It can be said with confidence that Pakistan’s continuous
contribution to CMF for more than a decade has been mutually
beneficial for Pakistan Navy, CMF and other partner nations,” he
added.
Pakistan Navy has tried to sincerely participate in entire
spectrum of operations aimed at bringing peace and stability to the
region.
Pakistan remains stead fast, resolute and determined to take
the fight against terrorism and illicit activities to its logical
conclusion.
While appreciating the accomplishment of Pakistan Navy,
Commander US Naval Forces Vice Admiral Kevin M Donegan as chief
guest, congratulated Pakistan Navy contingent for a job well done.