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Turkish-made MILGEM ships to boost our defense: Pakistan's naval chief

"Weakness invites aggression, but strength keeps your enemy at bay. So, the inclusion of the MILGEM-class ships will significantly strengthen the Pakistan Navy in a very big way," Pakistan Navy Chief Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi told Anadolu Agency in an exclusive interview in Istanbul.

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Niazi was in the Turkish metropolis to attend the inauguration ceremony of the PNS Khaiber, the third of four MILGEM corvette ships manufactured by Türkiye for the Pakistan Navy at the Istanbul Shipyard, on Friday. The launch ceremony was attended by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and senior military officials from both countries.