Pakistan Navy set to hold 9th multinational exercises AMAN during 7-11 February, 2025

Pakistan Navy is set to hold 9th Multinational exercise AMAN during 7-11 February 2025 as Pakistan has always been an avid supporter of regional peace and stability, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. 

Pakistan Navy took an initiative of holding Multinational exercise AMAN in 2007, which is being conducted biennially under AMAN’s motto ' Together for peace’. Till to date eight exercises have been conducted and 9th exercise is planned from 7 - 11 February 2025.

Due to the growing global participation in the event, PN initiate 'AMAN Dialogue' as an adjunct to the Exercise and its inaugural session will be held, in tandem with AMAN-25. The aim of AMAN Dialogue is to provide a dedicated forum for senior leadership to exchange views on regional security and adopt innovative solutions to address evolving challenges at sea. The AMAN Dialogue will bring together Chiefs of Navies/ Coast Guards/ Defence Forces. Since the maiden Exercise of AMAN series held in March 2007, participation of global navies in this exercise has been steadily growing with the overall participation of 28 x countries in AMAN-07, the latest edition of the exercise i.e., 8th series of AMAN exercise conducted in 2023 witnessed participation from 50 countries across the globe making it the largest ever international gathering in the history of AMAN exercises. 

Global Navies have been participating in Ex AMAN with ships, Aircraft, EOD, SOF Teams and Observers.

Aman exercises aims at promoting peace and regional cooperation. Boosting interoperability with regional and extra regional navies thereby acting as a bridge between the regions. Display of united resolve against terrorism and crimes in the maritime domain. Understanding of maritime security issues and challenges confronting the region and their linkages with Blue Economy besides showcasing potential contribution of Blue economy towards overall economic growth of the country. 

Reporter: Ahmed Mansoor