ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The newly commissioned, state-of-the-art Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Khaibar participated in Exercise Turgutreis-XIII in Turkiye and joint patrols with ships of the Turkish Navy.
In a statement, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that the PNS Khaibar visited Aksaz Naval Base during its maiden voyage from Türkiye to Pakistan.
“During the stay at Aksaz, the Commanding Officer of PNS KHAIBAR called on the Turkish Southern Sea Area Commander, Vice Admiral Rafet Oktarm,” the ISPR said.
During the meeting, discussions focused on enhancing bilateral naval cooperation and fostering regional stability through collaborative efforts.
Later, Southern Sea Area Commander, Vice Admiral Rafet Oktar, and Commander Aksaz Naval Base, Rear Admiral Hamdi Abanoz, along with other Turkish Naval Forces officers, visited PNS Khaiber.
“Following the port visit, PNS Khaibar participated in the PN-TN bilateral Exercise Turgutreis-XIII with Turkish Naval Forces ship TCG Heybeliada and a TNF SH-70 helicopter,” it added.
The ISPR said that the exercise featured a variety of sea evolutions to rehearse joint maritime operations and enhance interoperability.
“Upon culmination of the exercise, PNS Khaibar and TCG Heybeliada conducted a Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea.”
The successful conduct of bilateral Exercise Turgutreis-XIII and CORPAT stands as a testament to the enduring strategic partnership and brotherly ties shared between Pakistan and Türkiye, it concluded.
