Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Mohammad Afzal Tahir has said that Pak-Saudi naval exercise, "Naseem-al-Bahr," has provided an excellent platform to re-assess naval doctrines and improve the professional skills. He expressed these views while talking to the reporters on board "PNS Tippu Sultan" during review of the sea phase of joint Pak-Saudi naval Exercise on high sea. Admiral Tahir said that in the present geopolitical scenario, the ongoing transformation and realignments of interests has generated immense maritime activity in our region. He said that coalition and joint operations will not only help in maintaining a stable maritime scenario but the level of interoperability and coordination will also be enhanced. Admiral Tahir arrived on board Saudi ship "Al-Riyadh" by helicopter, where Commander, Saudi Task Force, Rear Admiral Sami Bin Mansoor Al Rafae, and Commander Pakistani fleet, Vice Admiral Sikandar Viqar Naqvi, briefed him about various aspects of the exercises. "Naseem Al Bahr" has been a regular series of exercises between Pakistan Navy and Royal Saudi Naval Forces since last 13 years. This year, seven ships of Saudi navy and Pakistan Navy ships, submarines and Aircrafts are participating in the exercise. The main focus of current ongoing exercises is to counter terrorism, search and rescue, convoy protection, anti air, surface and anti submarine operations. The exercise commenced on November 26 and will continue till December 15.
