Pakistan, Turkish warships conduct naval drills in Arabian Sea

Pakistan and the Turkish Navies took part in a bilateral exercise in the North Arabian Sea to enhance professional skills and enhance interoperability on Dec.31, a Pakistan Navy spokesman said, Report informs via Daily Pakistan.

Turkish Navy Ship TCG BURGAZADA visited Karachi port and engaged in a bilateral naval Exercise dubbed as TURGUTREIS–VII. Two countries took part in a bilateral exercise comprising operations including defense against asymmetric attacks, visit board search and seizure, air defence exercises and joint coordinated patrol, the statement said.

Forces also conducted joint patrolling in the Arabian Sea to further increase skills. The Commanding Officer of the Turkish Ship called on Commander Pakistan Fleet and both sides exchange views on mutual interest and bilateral ties.

A naval spokesperson said the visit of a Turkish Navy Ship to the South Asian country is a manifestation of strong ties between the two countries and the drills are a testimony of Pakistan Navy’s resolve towards regional peace and maintenance of order at sea.