Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf has emphasized the need to preserve underwater ecosystems and sustainable use of marine resources to ensure global biodiversity and economic stability.

He was speaking at The Trans-Regional Seapower Symposium in Italian city of Venice.

The Naval Chief said through effective conservation strategies, a sustainable future can be secured for underwater environments while balancing human and environmental needs.

Referring to the forthcoming AMAN Dialogue, concurrent with the Pakistan Navy's multinational exercise AMAN in 2025, Admiral Naveed Ashraf said it will provide an opportunity for participating Chiefs of Navies and Coast Guards to promote a shared understanding of maritime security issues.

The Naval Chief also held meetings with naval leaders from various countries.

On the sidelines of symposium, the Naval Chief interacted with naval leaders from various countries including the United Kingdom, the United States, Thailand, Japan, and Italy.  

The Chief of the Naval Staff visited the Headquarters of the Secretary General of Defence of Italy and met with Secretary General of Defence Dr. Luisa Riccardi, Director of Naval Armament Vice Admiral Giuseppe Abbamonte, and Deputy Chief of Defence Vice Admiral Giacinto Ottaviani.

During these meetings, matters of mutual interest, emerging shared security challenges in the maritime domain, and bilateral naval collaboration were discussed.