Newly commissioned PN ship YAMAMA visits Turkish naval bases

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 strengthening brotherly relations and reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to foster wide-ranging bilateral relations and defence ties with Turkiye.

In same context, during the visit, a number of professional and social activities such as leadership engagements, visits to Turkish Naval facilities, professional interactions and discourse on professional subjects of mutual interests were conducted.

Deputy Commander Turkish Naval Fleet, Vice Admiral Ibrahim Ozden Kocer also visited PNS YAMAMA and received a detailed brief on Ship’s capabilities. Besides port calls, PNS YAMAMA participated in Turkish Navy Exercise MAVI VATAN-2025.