U.S. Naval Central Command leader visits Kazakhstan [Image 7 of 7]

ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN

06.11.2008

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet           

Vice Adm. Kevin Cosgriff, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, meets with a media in Astana, Kazakhstan June 11. They discussed ongoing initiatives to build information and experience to improve regional and maritime security. Maritime forces are important because of their role in safeguarding maritime infrastructure, which contributes considerably to prosperity at the country and regional level, as well as the global market. One element of maritime security is Maritime Infrastructure Protection, which includes safety of energy plants and oil platforms. This is complemented by border security -- counter smuggling and counter narcotic efforts, among others. Cosgriff was updated on local initiatives to develop enhanced capabilities in regional forces, including navies, coast guards and border security agencies. He discussed efforts and experience of coalition and 5th Fleet Forces that could provide valuable information and lessons learned as the countries further develop capabilities in their maritime and security forces. During his regional visit, Vice Adm. Cosgriff spoke at Pakistan's War College in Lahore and visited military and security leaders in Baku, Azerbaijan; Astana, Kazakhstan; and Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.

• Date Taken: 06.11.2008
• Date Posted: 06.17.2008 15:31
• Photo ID: 95072
• VIRIN: 080617-O-9999X-007
• Resolution: 2100x1500
• Size: 679.09 KB
• Location: ASTANA, KZ