His Excellency Nawaf Bin Said Al-Malki
Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan
Interview by: Kashif Rizwan
His Excellency Nawaf Bin Said Al-Malki, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, talks about the multi-lateral AMAN Exercise in the sea waters, and the unfathomable brotherly relations between the two brotherly nations in an exclusive interview with the Economic Affairs.
Here are the excerpts;
Excellency! How do you see conducting of Multilateral AMAN Exercise and PIMEC by Pakistan over the years? What is the significance of participating in these events for Saudi Arabia?
The multilateral “AMAN Exercise” and the Pakistan International Maritime Exhibition and Conference, in which the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia continuously participates, and in which the Arab and Islamic countries participate, in addition to the United States, Britain, France, and China, aim to develop security cooperation to promote a sustainable maritime environment, and strengthen Saudi-Pakistani defense relations.
Your excellency! as you know the growing importance of the Blue Economy globally, do you see avenues of expanding regional cooperation in Blue Economy?
The blue economy is the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth and improved livelihoods and jobs while maintaining the health of the ocean’s natural system. It is very necessary for the livelihoods of peoples and countries, and I think it is very important internationally that we continue to focus on the blue economy so that we can build partnerships between civil society and the private sector.
Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) and Pakistan Navy have historical brotherly relations and lasting cooperation. How AMAN Exercise could be helpful to address the common strategic maritime concerns to ensure peace and security in the Gulf Region?
The Saudi Royal Navy and the Pakistani Navy enjoy friendly relations and a close professional relationship and they have many joint naval Exercises and Exercises, and there is no doubt that the “AMAN Exercise” is very useful for strategic naval concerns. It ensures peace and security in the Gulf region, because Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are committed to the international resolve to maintain stability and curb terrorism in all its forms.
Is the AMAN Exercise an initiative of defense diplomacy, which can help boost not only Pakistan but also the other participating Muslim countries’ image?
Yes, “AMAN Exercise” is an initiative of defensive diplomacy, and it enhances the image of Pakistan and all Islamic countries participating in this Exercise, because one of the tasks of defensive diplomacy is preventing armed conflicts and reforming security sectors. It also accommodates defense activities of a friendly nature, such as the exchange of visits of delegations and military personnel at the state level, and visits to ships, naval vessels, and warplanes of various types and missions. As well as high-level specialized diplomatic representation (defense ministers, chiefs of staff, and senior defense officials). In addition to committees for meetings on bilateral military cooperation and integration, Exercises, and regional defense forums, as well as measures taken to establish awareness and enhance confidence and security.
How the AMAN Exercise could help combat maritime terrorism, piracy, drug trafficking, and human smuggling, which are major common challenges for the regional countries?
“AMAN Exercise” helps to combat maritime terrorism, piracy, drug trafficking, human trafficking, and other crimes. The Exercise aims to develop and improve response tactics, also to developing and improving counter-terrorism techniques at sea, because the increase in the intensity of activities at sea takes place against the backdrop of insecurity and various forms of illegal trade.
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