ISLAMABAD

PRESS RELEASE

The Royal Navy handed over command of Combined Task Force 150 (CTF-150) to Pakistan Navy at a formal change of command ceremony held at HQs NAVCENT Thursday.

Commodore Sajid Mahmood SI (M) took over the command of CTF-150 from Commodore Jeremy Blunden of Royal Navy. The date of ceremony coincided with 67 Independence Day of Pakistan which made it more cherishable for the Pakistani Team.

The handing over ceremony was also graced by Vice Admiral John W Miller Commander US Forces Central Command, Commander US FIFTH Fleet and Commander Combined Maritime Forces who also presented a review of CTF-150’s recent successes. Senior officers from foreign navies forming coalition were also present at the occasion.

Addressing the audience, Commodore Sajid Mahmood assured that his team was fully prepared to shoulder this prestigious responsibility. CTF-150 also lauded the outgoing Royal Navy team and their dedicated efforts to achieve set objective during their tenure of command and reaffirmed his resolve to continue with their good work. He further highlighted that relations between Pakistan Navy and coalition navies are continuously strengthening due to our focused commitments in support of collaborative maritime security in the region.