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Pakistani, Turkish officials discuss bilateral naval collaboration, security at Indian Ocean Region
ISLAMABAD: Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, who is on an official visit to Turkey, called on Turkish Fleet Commander Vice Admiral Ercument Tatlioglu and Turkish Northern Sea Area Commander Rear Admiral (UH) Iskender Yildirim.
Upon his arrival at the Golcuk Naval Base, the main base of the Turkish Navy on the east coast of the Sea of Marmara in Kocaeli, Admiral Abbasi was received by the Turkish Fleet commander, according to a statement issued by the Directorate of the Public Relations of the Pakistan Navy.
Admiral Abbasi exchanging souvenir with Rear Admiral Iskender Yildirim
A ceremonial guard with military honours was also presented to the visiting naval chief on the occasion. Later, Admiral Abbasi called on Vice Admiral Ercument Tatlioglu in his office. During the meeting, professional matters of mutual interest, including bilateral naval collaboration and security environment in the Indian Ocean Region were dilated upon.
The naval chief was also given detailed briefings regarding the Turkish Fleet Command. He highly appreciated the role and contributions of the Turkish Navy for maintaining maritime peace and stability in the region. He also visited Golcuk Naval Shipyard and Turkish Navy Ship TCG HEYBELIADA (Milgem Class Corvette).
On his arrival onboard at the Turkish Navy Ship, a smartly turned-out contingent of the Turkish Navy presented him guard of honour. During his visit onboard, Admiral Abbasi interacted with ship crew and appreciated their operational competence. The naval chief said that Pak-Turkey friendship was highly valued and the continued cooperation between them had proven to be a source of strength for both the countries.
He also called on Rear Admiral Iskender Yildirim. During the meeting, various professional avenues of mutual interests were discussed. It is expected that the recent visit of the naval chief will further enhance and expand the naval collaboration and defence ties between the two countries in general and the navies in particular.
Briefing at Turkish fleet headquarters in Golcuk
