For gracing the occasion, Pakistan naval Fleet Commander, Vice Admiral Noman Bashir assisted by Pakistan Army and Naval Attaché to Turkey, Colonel Zubair Ahmed also have paid a visit to Aksaz Naval Base where they met with the senior command of Turkish Naval Forces.

A colourful event was organized in the shape of a dinner onboard PNS Tariq which was attended by a large participants representing both military and civil sphere of the community. Ambassador of Pakistan to Turkey, Lieutenant General (Retired) Syed Iftikhar Hussain Shah was present on the dinner to receive the esteemed guests.

This kind of interactions helps to further bilateral relations for fostering brotherhood and affection between the people of Pakistan and Turkey. Pakistan has also invited Turkish navy to participate in MOMIN 2009, a navel exercise to be held in Pakistani ports.