AMAN-2011 Joint Naval Exercise in Karachi, Pakistan

Reports

Joint naval exercise opens in Karachi
A multi-national naval exercise, Exercise AMAN-2011 (Together for Peace), in which 12 countries are participating, opens in a port in Karachi, Pakistan, Mar 8, aiming at enhancing cooperation between navies from different countries in fighting terrorism on the high seas.

Ships, aircraft join AMAN-2011
A total of 12 ships from China, Saudi Arabia, the US, UK, France, Malysia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Australia and four aircraft from Australia, Japan and the US are also participating in the exercise.

On the Sea

A flag-raising ceremony is held at the opening of the Exercise AMAN-2011 in Karachi, Pakistan, Mar 8, 2011.

A Pakistan Navy's helicopter participates in an anti-piracy simulation during the AMAN-2011 joint naval exercise in Karachi, Pakistan, Mar 12, 2011.

Two Chinese frigates participate in the AMAN-2011 joint naval exercise in Karachi, Pakistan, Mar 12, 2011.

A frigate of Pakistan Navy gets replenishment during the AMAN-2011 joint naval exercise in Karachi, Pakistan, Mar 12, 2011.

A helicopter participates in an anti-piracy simulation during the AMAN-2011 joint naval exercise in Karachi, Pakistan, Mar 12, 2011.

A frigate joins in the AMAN-2011 joint naval exercise in Karachi, Pakistan, Mar 12, 2011.

Naval Bands' Performances

A Pakistani naval band performs in Karachi, Mar 9, 2011.

A Chinese naval band performs in Karachi, Mar 9, 2011.

Chinese Soldiers: Kungfu Performance

Chinese soliders practice kungfu during a performance in Karachi on Mar 10, 2011.

Cultural Show

A Pakistani craftsman makes pottery jars during a cultural show in Karachi. Photo taken on Mar 10, 2011.

A decorated motor tricycle is displayed during a cultural show in Karachi. Photo taken on Mar 10, 2011.

Two performers are seen during a cultural show in Karachi. Photo taken on Mar 10, 2011.

A craftsman weaves a carpet during a cultural show in Karachi. Photo taken on Mar 10, 2011.

A singer with two dancers are seen during a cultural show in Karachi. Photo taken on Mar 9, 2011.