Pakistan-Turkey naval exercise concludes in Karachi

Karachi: A bilateral ‘EXERCISE AYYILDIZ-2019’ between Pakistan Navy’s Special Service Group and

Turkish Navy’s Special Forces, ‘Su Alti Taarruz’, concluded here Sunday.

Personnel from both navies mutually benefitted from the exercise which included Anti-Terrorism Ops, Rescue

and Hostage Ops, Counter terrorism in Maritime domain and Intelligence based operations. The exercise is a reflection of strong bilateral military cooperation between Pakistan Navy and Turkish Navy.

The aim of the exercise was to strengthen military relationships, improve coordination and interoperability and exchange of professional expertise in Special Operations Forces’ domain.

This series of bilateral exercise has been regularly conducted between Pakistan and Turkey on annual basis.

This being the 12th exercise in AYYILDIZ series, continued for twelve days.

Pakistan and Turkey enjoy strong bilateral relations based on foundations of brotherhood and friendship.

Pakistan and Turkish Defence Forces interact regularly on various forums. Both navies have been actively

collaborating in various professional interactions including multilateral and bilateral exercises.

Turkish Navy is also a regular participant of AMAN series of Multinational Maritime Exercises organized

biennially by Pakistan Navy since 2007. Professional experiences gained during bilateral exercises have been

mutually rewarding and will foster greater bilateral cooperation between the two brotherly navies.