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Pakistan Chief of Navy Staff Addresses U.S. Think Tank

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Story Number: NNS100320-01
Release Date: 3/20/2010 5:05:00 PM

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jhi Scott, Defense Media Activity - Anacostia

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Pakistan's Chief of Naval Staff visited members of the Atlantic Council think tank in Washington, D.C., March 19 to discuss Pakistan's efforts to combat drug trafficking, terrorism and piracy, while highlighting positive U.S.-Pakistan military-to-military relations.

During the session, Adm. Noman Bashir reinforced the Pakistan Navy's commitment to strengthening the bonds between the U.S. and Pakistan Navies.

He also discussed the Pakistan Navy's anti-piracy efforts and peacekeeping operations with the United Nations.

The Pakistan Navy has commanded Combined Task Force (CTF) 150 four times since the task force was established by the United Nations in 2001. CTF 150, a multinational task force, conducts maritime security operations in and around the Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Aden, Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and the Red Sea. The task force was created to counter terrorism, prevent smuggling and deter other destabilizing activities in the maritime environment.

Bashir is in the United States on a ten-day visit at the invitation of the U.S. Navy. While there, he is scheduled to meet with various U.S. military and government officials to discuss opportunities for continued coordination and cooperation between the U.S. and Pakistan Navies.