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- Turkiye is building fast and highly maneuverable corvette ships for Pakistan, typically used for coastal defense
- A top Turkish official visits Pakistan’s Naval Headquarters, praises its role in the maritime security of the region
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan and Turkish navies held staff-level expert talks on Saturday, according to an official statement, to discuss matters of professional interest and cooperation.
The two naval forces have a robust and evolving relationship, particularly in defense production and military exercises.
Turkiye is building state-of-the-art corvette ships for Pakistan, which are fast and highly maneuverable vessels typically used for coastal defense, patrol and escort missions.
Additionally, the two navies engage in joint military exercises, exchange expertise and collaborate at the operational level, underscoring strong military ties.
“Chief of Staff of the Turkish Naval Forces, Vice Admiral Ibrahim Ozdem, visited Naval Headquarters in Islamabad,” said the military’s media wing, Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR), in a statement, adding he was received by Vice Admiral Ovais Ahmed Bilgrami.
“The sixth staff-level expert talks between the Pakistan Navy and Turkish Navy were held,” it added. “During the talks, extensive discussions were held on joint operations, training and technical fields.”
The visiting Turkish official praised the Pakistan Navy’s efforts in maritime security in the region.
A day earlier, Pakistani and Turkish naval ships have conducted coordinated patrol and naval drills in the North Arabian Sea to enhance interoperability between the two forces.