Naval Chief, Turkish General agree to further strengthen mutual military cooperation

• General Levent ERGÜN visits Naval Headquarters, acknowledges Pakistan Navy’s role in promoting collaborative maritime security

 RAWALPINDI: Admiral Naveed Ashraf, NI, NI (M), T Bt, Chief of the Naval Staff, and Deputy Chief of General Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces, General Levent ERGÜN, on Tuesday underscored the importance of further strengthening military cooperation between the two countries, with a particular focus on training and joint military exercises, according to the military media wing.

In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that Deputy Chief of General Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces, General Levent ERGÜN visited Naval Headquarters Islamabad and called on Admiral Naveed Ashraf, NI, NI (M), T Bt, Chief of the Naval Staff.

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Rawalpindi, 07 April, 2026

Deputy Chief of General Staff of Turkish Armed Forces, #Türkiye, General Levent ERGÜN, visited Naval Headquarters Islamabad and called on Admiral Naveed Ashraf, NI, NI (M), T Bt, Chief of the Naval Staff, #Pakistan Navy

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“During the meeting, professional matters of mutual interest, the regional maritime security environment arising from the ongoing Israel-US-Iran conflict and bilateral defence collaboration were discussed. Both sides underscored the importance of further strengthening military cooperation between the two countries, with a particular focus on training and joint military exercises,” the ISPR said.

CNS Naveed Ashraf highlighted Pakistan Navy’s contributions for regional maritime security. General Levent ERGÜN acknowledged Pakistan Navy’s efforts and role in promoting collaborative maritime security, the statement added.

Earlier upon arrival at Naval Headquarters, the dignitary was received by the Chief of the Naval Staff.

The visit of the Deputy Chief of General Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces reflects the deep-rooted strategic partnership between Pakistan and Türkiye and their shared resolve to contribute toward a secure and stable maritime environment.