PM Shehbaz, President Erdogan jointly launch PNS Khaibar at Istanbul Shipyard
Pakistan
PM Shehbaz, President Erdogan jointly launch PNS Khaibar at Istanbul Shipyard
ISTANBUL (Dunya News) - Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said the defence collaboration between Pakistan and Türkiye for the construction of MILGEM class warships is aimed at promoting peace and warding off aggression.
He was addressing launching ceremony of the third of the fourth MILGEM class corvette, PNS Khaibar, for Pakistan Navy at Istanbul Naval Shipyard on Friday.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also graced the occasion as chief guest.
The PNS Khaibar was launched with a prayer by both leaders for its safe functioning. Both leaders also jointly performed keel laying and steel cutting of the offshore patrol vessels for Turkish Navy.
Addressing the ceremony, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted the exceptional nature of Pakistan-Türkiye relations and the historic tradition of supporting each other during times of trial and tribulation.
Tracing the glorious history of deep rooted bilateral fraternal ties, he called for further strengthening of joint defence production capabilities.
The Prime Minister said that the Pakistan-Türkiye strategic partnership is a source of stability for the entire region.
He greatly appreciated President Erdogan’s personally supervising the assistance effort from Türkiye to Pakistan in the aftermath of the devastating floods in Pakistan.
In his address, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that the two countries share a strategic relationship as they mark the 75th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations this year.
He highlighted that the Turkish people have not forgotten the assistance from the Muslims of the subcontinent during its national struggle.
The President termed defence cooperation an important pillar of the bilateral relationship and congratulated everyone involved in the successful execution of the MILGEM project.
