Pakistan Navy to ensure CPEC’s success through enhanced regional collaboration

Pakistan Navy Chief Naveed Ashraf pledged unwavering commitment to the security of Gwadar Port and the success of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), emphasizing its regional economic significance. In a written interview, he highlighted the longstanding bilateral relationship between the Pakistan Navy and the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLA Navy), aiming to enhance cooperation for maritime security. Ahead of the AMAN-2025 naval exercise in Karachi, Ashraf underscored regional collaboration to combat maritime threats and organized crimes. He also expressed aspirations for long-term collaboration with China in emerging fields like AI, robotics, cyber warfare, and space.