Turkish Navy ship TCG KINALIADA (F-514) anchored on the southern Pakistani port of Karachi on a goodwill visit, the Pakistan Navy said.
The Turkish naval ship was received by a Pakistan Navy ship at sea and later welcomed at the Karachi port by senior Pakistan Navy officials along with diplomatic staff of the Turkish consulate.
During its stay at the port, the commanding officer of the Turkish ship will call on Pakistan Navy field commanders and other dignitaries to discuss matters of mutual interest, according to the Pakistan Navy.
“With an aim to strengthen mutual cooperation and integration between the two navies, joint interactions including the planning of coordinated sea patrol and discussions on other professional topics will also be conducted,” the Pakistan Navy said in a statement.
The visit of the Turkish Navy ship to Pakistan is a manifestation of historic bilateral ties between both countries and strong collaboration between the two navies.
Pakistan and Turkiye enjoy strong defense ties. Pakistan has acquired multiple MILGEM Corvette ships from Turkiye in recent years.