ISLAMABAD: The newly commissioned Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Yamama, during its maiden voyage from Romania to Pakistan, visited Golcuk and Aksaz Naval Bases Turkiye and participated in Turkish Navy Exercise MAVI VATAN-2025.
Earlier, upon arrival, the ship was received by representatives of Turkish Naval Forces along with Naval Attaché of Pakistan.
PNS Yamama’s visit to Turkiye was aimed at strengthening brotherly relations and reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to foster wide-ranging bilateral relations and defence ties with Turkiye, it further said.
In the same context, during the visit, a number of professional and social activities such as leadership engagements, visits to Turkish Naval facilities, professional interactions and discourse on professional subjects of mutual interests were conducted.
Deputy Commander Turkish Naval Fleet, Vice Admiral Ibrahim Ozden Kocer also visited PNS Yamama and received a detailed brief on Ship’s capabilities.
Besides port calls, PNS Yamama participated in the Turkish Navy Exercise MAVI VATAN-2025. PNS Yamama was the only foreign participating unit other than Turkish Naval Ships. The participation of PNS Yamama underscores the strong bond forged by years of collaboration, brotherhood and mutual respect between the Turkish Navy and the Pakistan Navy.
PNS Yamama is the last of four Offshore Patrol Vessels built for the Pakistan Navy by Damen Shipyards, Galati, Romania.
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