A Pakistan Navy ship is participating in an international defence exhibition in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of efforts to strengthen maritime relations with the Gulf nation, the military’s media wing said on Saturday.
The Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Yarmouk arrived in the UAE for the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) and the Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX 25), the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.
Several high-profile officials, including the UAE’s minister for tolerance and the defence ministers of Romania and Yemen, visited the vessel.
“Participation in the defence exhibition reflects Pakistan’s strong defence ties with the UAE and its active role in global maritime security initiatives,” the ISPR stated.
Pakistan has intensified its naval diplomacy in recent years, particularly with Gulf nations, as part of efforts to enhance maritime security and defence collaboration. The growing engagement aligns with Islamabad’s broader strategy of maintaining stability in regional waters and securing trade routes amid evolving geopolitical dynamics.
The UAE event, featuring naval vessels from eight nations and participation from 65 countries, follows Pakistan’s hosting of the AMAN-25 multinational exercise, where 60 countries took part in maritime drills aimed at enhancing regional security and cooperation.
Following AMAN-25, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia conducted the Affaa Al Sahil bilateral naval exercise, which concluded in Karachi last month with a demonstration of firepower and combat tactics.
During its visit to the UAE, PNS Yarmouk also conducted joint exercises with the UAE Navy’s ship Al Emarat, reinforcing operational coordination between the two navies.
