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U.S. Admiral Cosgriff for ‘Persistent, Credible Naval Power'
06/09/2008
(Addresses Pakistan Navy War College)
Lahore -- The Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, Vice Admiral Kevin Cosgriff, emphasized the need for "fostering relationships with coalition partners such as Pakistan" while addressing the officers at the Pakistan Navy War College here today and noted that the more coalition and partner nations collaborate to provide security for the region, the more they are able to achieve.
"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 U.S. 5th Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces said. "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. Pakistan and the U.S. Naval forces recently completed "Exercise Inspired Union 2008" in the North Arabian Sea which focused on air, surface and anti-submarine training. USS Curts (FFG 38) also made two port visits to Karachi during the exercise and was the first visit by a U.S. ship since September 2006.
Pakistan has commanded Combined Task Force (CTF) 150 twice. Pakistan Navy Commodore Khan Hashan Bin Saddique, the current Commandant of the Pakistan Navy War College, commanded CTF 150 from November 2007 to February 2008 which comprises warships from numerous coalition nations, including France, Germany, Pakistan, United Kingdom and the U.S.
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