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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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In response to a question about increased defense cooperation between the two nations, he noted: "Both militaries are continuously exchanging knowledge and expertise. Construction and upgradation projects such as 17,000 Ton Fleet Tanker, PN-MILGEM and Agosta 90B submarines, Super Mushak trainers, UAV drones, and so on are evidence of this strong friendship and military cooperation." He said the two sides are "extensively involved in broad-based engagements ranging from high-level visits to operational-level knowledge sharing and training collaboration."