“Pakistan Is Our True Ally, This Friendship Will Last Forever”: Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan
Ankara, Turkey — Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan has reaffirmed the deep strategic ties between Turkey and Pakistan, calling Pakistan “our true and reliable ally” and stating that the friendship between the two nations will endure forever.Speaking at the handover ceremony of the modern warship PNS Khyber to the Pakistan Navy, Erdoğan highlighted that the vessel…
Ankara, Turkey — Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan has reaffirmed the deep strategic ties between Turkey and Pakistan, calling Pakistan “our true and reliable ally” and stating that the friendship between the two nations will endure forever.
Speaking at the handover ceremony of the modern warship PNS Khyber to the Pakistan Navy, Erdoğan highlighted that the vessel is being transferred after successful trials, marking a significant milestone in defense cooperation between the two countries.
President Erdoğan said that Turkey and Pakistan share historic, cultural, and brotherly bonds, and that their cooperation spans defense, trade, technology, and other strategic sectors. He emphasized that the addition of PNS Khyber will strengthen Pakistan’s naval capabilities and contribute to regional security and stability.
The handover ceremony was attended by senior military and government officials from both nations, and officials described the event as a key step in cementing the strategic partnership and defense collaboration between Turkey and Pakistan.
Erdoğan reaffirmed Turkey’s commitment to stand alongside Pakistan in times of need, highlighting the enduring nature of the bilateral relationship.
