India’s nuke submarine affects security balance in Arabian Sea: Pak Navy Chief
July 29th, 2009 - 9:04 pm ICT by ANIBeijing, July 29 (ANI): Pakistan’s Navy Chief Admiral Noman Bashir said on Wednesday that India’s launch of a nuclear-powered submarine has affected the security balance in Arabia Sea, as the sea is highly vital for the entire world and Pakistan does not want anyone’s hegemony on it.
Commenting on launch of INS Arihant, he said Pakistan had prior information about this project and the nuclear-powered submarine has changed the security situation of Arabia Sea, adding Pakistan does not want to pursue the arms race, it has its own priorities.
He said that Pakistan is taking up all imperative measures for its security.
The Pakistani Navy Chief said Arabian Sea is a main means to link East with West and for oil supply, adding myriads vessels daily pass through it; therefore, it is highly important not only for Pakistan or China, but also for the whole world to safeguard Arabian sea.
“Therefore, Pakistan is against monopoly on this marine region,” The News quoted Admiral Bashir, as saying.
This is the responsibility of the entire world to ensure peace and security of Arabian Sea, he said, hailing the presence of Chinese Task Force in Arabian Sea.
Pakistan Navy looks forward to working for common motives in collaboration with China for the peace in the region, he added.
The induction of Chinese F-22P frigates in Pakistan Navy is “a very big leap forward in respect of Pak-China bilateral cooperation and help enhance our defence capability,” said visiting Admiral Noman Bashir here.
“We are looking beyond F-22P frigates. I had very useful discussions at leadership level here and look forward for commissioning of first F-22P frigate named PNS Zulfiqar on July 30constructed in Shanghai.
“Because of extremely cordial relations between two countries as well as among the two navies, it was very important for me to meet our most trusted friends and as soon as I got first opportunity I embarked on visit to China,” Admiral Bashir said.
Naval Chief said one of the important aspects of his visit was interactions and discussions on how to further they can make progress and strengthen the relationship at all levels. (ANI)
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