Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) TIPPU SULTAN visited Port Makassar, Indonesia, for participation in Multinational Exercise KOMODO-23 on June 10, 2023. The visit of PNS aims to strengthen bilateral ties, enhance interoperability, and explore new vistas of cooperation between Pakistan and Indonesian Navy. Upon arrival at Makassar, the ship was warmly welcomed by officials from Indonesian Navy.

During meetings with Indonesian officials, matters of mutual interest, bilateral naval collaboration, and Pakistan Navy’s contribution to regional peace and maritime security were discussed. The Commanding Officer of the PN ship conveyed well wishes from Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi for the people of Indonesia in general and the host navy in particular.

Later, PNS Tippu Sultan participated in International Fleet Review (IFR) at Makassar, which the Indonesian National Armed Forces Commander witnessed. Concurrently, the ship's officers and crew participated in various conferences, seminars, knowledge-sharing sessions, and social welfare activities. Upon completion of harbor activities, the ship participated in Search and Rescue (SAR) and Maritime Interdiction Operations Exercise at sea along with the ships of Australia, Brunei, China, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, the U.S., and Vietnam.
The visit of PNS Tippu Sultan to Indonesia contributed significantly towards promoting naval collaboration between maritime nations to improve interoperability while strengthening bilateral associations and existing bonds of friendship with Indonesia.