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Newly commissioned PN ship YAMAMA visits Turkish naval bases

Our Correspondent
Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025

ISLAMABAD: The newly commissioned Pakistan Navy (PN) Ship YAMAMA, during maiden voyage from Romania to Pakistan, visited Golcuk and Aksaz Naval Bases in Turkiye and participated in Turkish Navy Exercise MAVI VATAN-2025.

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 reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to foster wide-ranging bilateral relations and defence ties with Turkiye. Deputy Commander Turkish Naval Fleet, Vice Admiral Ibrahim Ozden Kocer also visited PNS YAMAMA and received a brief on Ship’s capabilities. Besides port calls, PNS YAMAMA participated in 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 strong bond, brotherhood and mutual respect between Turkish Navy and Pakistan Navy.