Commissioning ceremony of 2nd Pak Navy Ship KHAIBAR held in Turkiye

Istanbul: The commissioning ceremony of 2nd Pakistan Navy MILGEM class ship PNS KHAIBAR was held at Istanbul Naval Shipyard in Turkiye.

President of Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan graced the occasion as chief guest.

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf also attended the ceremony.

Addressing the ceremony, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan termed the brotherly relations between Pakistan and Turkiye as exemplary. The President further emphasized the need for enhanced mutual collaboration in the field of defence production in future as well.

Speaking on the occasion, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf acknowledged the commitment of Turkiye's Ministry of National Defence (ASFAT), Istanbul Naval Shipyard and the OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturer) involved in planning, design and construction of PN MILGEM ships.

The Naval Chief also appreciated the deepening defence partnership between Pakistan and Turkiye. He highlighted that bilateral engagements between Pakistan Navy and Turkish Naval Forces not only contribute immensely towards strengthening Pakistan-Turkiye defence collaboration but also reflect our enduring and deepening partnership.

Following the ceremony, the Turkish President and Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf also exchanged views on maritime security in the region and discussed avenues for future PN-TNF joint initiatives. 

PN MILGEM ships are the most technologically advanced surface platforms. These vessels are equipped with latest Command and Control Systems integrated with modern weapons and advanced sensors.