US to strengthen its partnership with Pak Navy

The Commander of US Naval Forces Central Command, Vice Admiral Kevin Cosgriff emphasized the need for “fostering relationships with coalition partners such as Pakistan and noted that the more coalition and partner nations collaborate to provide security for the region, the more they are able to achieve. He was addressing the officers at the Pakistan Navy War College, Lahore, says a press release issued here on Monday by the US Embassy. “The continued presence of coalition forces guarantees maritime security of those who depend on free use of the seas,” Vice Admiral Cosgriff who is also the Commander of the US. 5th Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces said adding, “From security arises stability, which enhances trade, promotes economic vitality and increases regional and global prosperity.” Admiral Cosgriff outlined how the United States new maritime strategy - a cooperative strategy for 21st century sea power - helps shape maritime policy in the Indian Ocean. He also briefed the participants as to how Coalition and Fifth Fleet forces help build maritime security in the region promoting global and regional stability and economic prosperity. “The combination of persistent, credible naval power conducting security operations is precisely the sort of thing we ought to be doing,” said Cosgriff. “Coalition Maritime Forces interact with virtually every country in the region.”
The visit by Cosgriff to Pakistan at the invitation of Pakistan Navy highlights the importance of military and diplomatic relations between the two nations.