CNO addresses seapower symposium

VENICE, Italy - Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday gave the keynote address at the 12th Regional Seapower Symposium (RSS) in Italy on Oct. 17. The symposium's theme this year is “Shaping our Navies for the Blue Century,” with an aim to identify the possible future of modern navies, considering both conflicts and threats of the maritime domain. “I’m committed to advancing our relationship and our shared values of democracy, free and fair trade, the rule of law,” Gilday said during his remarks. “Combined with a robust constellation of allies and partners who desire to build and strengthen the international economic order, we are operating towards the same end - continued security and stability that results in a Free and Open maritime commons.” Gilday provided the keynote address where he spoke to maritime representatives from around the globe and stressed the importance of security and stability, which enables prosperity. (Source: CNO 10/17/19) https://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=111199