Pak naval chief gets tour of Turkish naval shipyards

ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi, during his official visit to Turkey, called on Commander Turkish Fleet Admiral Ercument Tatlioglu at Fleet Headquarters, Golcuk and visited naval shipyards.

Upon his arrival at Turkish Fleet Headquarters Golcuk Naval Base, the Naval Chief was received by Commander Turkish Fleet, Admiral Ercument Tatlioglu, said a Pakistan Navy press release on Saturday. The Admiral was given comprehensive briefing regarding Turkish fleet command.

Adm Niazi also called on Golcuk Naval Shipyard Commander, Rear Admiral (LH) Mustafa Saygili and Istanbul Naval Shipyard Commander, Rear Admiral (LH) Erdinc Yetkin separately and visited both the shipyards where he was briefed about under-construction Pakistan Navy Milgem projects.

Later, Chief of the Naval Staff called on CEO ASFAT, Esad AKGUN and was apprised of developing capabilities and capacities of military factories and shipyards. It is expected that the recent visit of the Naval Chief will further enhance and expand Naval collaboration and defence ties between the two countries in general and both Navies in particular.