KARACHI: A bilateral naval exercise was conducted between the Turkish and Pakistan Navy at North Arabian Sea with an aim to contribute towards regional maritime security.
The exercise covered a number of series including Anti-Air Warfare Operations, Communication Drills and Joint Manoeuvres by the participating surface ships, aircraft and helicopters – from both the sides.
Naval Staff (Operations) Deputy Chief Vice Admiral Zafar Mehmood Abbasi and Pakistan Fleet Commander Vice Admiral Arifullah Hussaini along with Turkish Mission Commander witnessed the exercise on-board the Turkish Ship BUYUKADA.
The flag officers highly appreciated the professional competence of both the forces and expressed their satisfaction over the level of proficiency displayed during the exercise. The exercise also provides valuable opportunity for both the countries’ forces to learn from each other’s experiences and refine warfare tactics.
The current visit of Turkish Navy Ship BUYUKADA aims to further enhance the defence ties and mutual collaboration between the two counties and the two navies, in particular.
