Summary Pakistan Navy successfully completed 10th Command tenure of Combined Task Force 150 (CTF-150)
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Pakistan Navy handed over the Command of the Multinational Combined Task Force (CTF-150) to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in an impressive Change of Command ceremony held at Headquarters Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) at Bahrain. Rear Admiral Naveed Ahmed Rizvi of the Pakistan Navy handed over the Command of CTF-150 to Commodore Malcom KM Wise OAM of the Royal Australian Navy.
The ceremony was presided over by Vice Admiral John Aquilino, USN, Commander US Fifth Fleet and Commander Combined Maritime Forces. Distinguished civilians and military officials from coalition countries were also present in the ceremony.
At the outset of the ceremony, Rear Admiral Naveed Ahmed Rizvi, the outgoing Commander CTF-150, presented resume of CTF-150 accomplishments under his tenure. He highlighted that the threat of terrorism transcends national boundaries and requires combined response from stakeholders. Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) has proven that it provides a framework to ensure global and regional maritime security while acknowledging the individual concerns and sensitivities of member countries. Rear Admiral Naveed Ahmed Rizvi added that the unity and the willingness of the nations is the real strength of the coalition and this provides the Commanders of the CTFs a unique opportunity to command a rainbow of sea platforms and staff.
The relinquishing Commander CTF-150 also thanked the Navies of Australia, France, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Korea, UK, and USA for contributing ships and aircraft to the Task Force during Pakistan Navy s Command tenure. He reiterated that Pakistan Navy would continue to work with International Navies to promote global peace and security.
