We will oppose domination of Indian Ocean: Shaukat Aziz
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08/03/2005
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Hindu (New Delhi)
The Pakistan Prime Minister, Shaukat Aziz, has said that Pakistan will oppose "domination" of the Indian Ocean by any country.PNS Jauhar in the port city of Karachi on Monday, Mr. Aziz said his Government would do whatever it could with available resources to enable the Navy to maintain and sustain the sanctity of the country's coastline and to face challenges.Pakistan had a long coastline with enormous maritime potential but it was neglected for many years, he said.The development of the Gwadar deep water port was a manifestation of "our resolve" to harness the economic potential.