CTF-150 Command Transferred to Pakistan Navy in Bahrain
— July 23, 2024
ISLAMABAD (AIA) Pakistan Navy has taken over the command of Combined Task Force 150 (CTF-150) for the thirteenth time in a ceremony held at Headquarters US NAVCENT, Bahrain.
Commodore Asim Sohail Malik of the Pakistan Navy assumed command from Capt. Matthews of the Royal Canadian Navy, as per the Pakistan Navy press release issued on Tuesday.
CTF-150 is one of the five task forces operating within the ambit of the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), working to promote maritime security to fight illegal activities at sea.
Addressing the audience, Commodore Asim Sohail Malik assured that his team is fully prepared to efficiently shoulder this prestigious responsibility and contribute to maritime security and stability in the region. He lauded Capt. Matthews and his team for their commitment and commendable service in achieving the objectives of CTF-150.
Commodore Malik stated that the CTF-150 area of responsibility consists of some of the world’s most challenging and important international waters. He assured that his team will strive to further strengthen the efforts of this multinational task force to provide robust security in this vital maritime region.
He also highlighted that the Pakistan Navy is committed to working with coalition navies to ensure peace and stability within the Area of Responsibility. The Pakistan Navy has commanded CTF-150 twelve times previously. And this being the 13th Command is a testament to the trust and respect placed in it by the coalition partners.
The change of command ceremony was attended by Ambassador of Pakistan to Bahrain H.E. Saqib Rauf, Honourary Consul of Canada in Bahrain Hatim Zubi, Commander Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) Vice Admiral George M. Wikoff, Commander Royal Bahrain Naval Force, Rear Admiral Ahmed Al Binali, and representatives of several other navies operating with CMF