Turkey has officially handed over a donated ship to the Maldives in a ceremony marking the transfer

The Turkish government officially handed over the TCG Volkan (P-343) to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) during a special ceremony held yesterday at the MPL area in Hulhumalé. Turkish soldiers participate in the special ceremony.—- Photo: Nishan Ali | Mihaaru

The Turkish government officially handed over the TCG Volkan (P-343) to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) during a special ceremony held yesterday at the MPL area in Hulhumalé. Turkish soldiers participate in the special ceremony.—- Photo: Nishan Ali | Mihaaru

The Turkish government officially handed over the TCG Volkan (P-343) to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) during a special ceremony held yesterday at the MPL area in Hulhumalé. The event was attended by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and other senior government officials.—- Photo: Nishan Ali | Mihaaru

The TCG Volkan (P-343) —- Photo: Nishan Ali | Mihaaru

The TCG Volkan (P-343) —- Photo: Nishan Ali | Mihaaru

Turkey Officially Donates Military Vessel TCG Volkan to the Maldives—- Photo: Nishan Ali | Mihaaru

Defense Minister Ghassan Maumoon spoke at a special ceremony held yesterday at the MPL area in Hulhumalé to mark the official handover of the TCG Volkan (P-343), a military ship donated by the Turkish government.—- Photo: Nishan Ali | Mihaaru

The TCG Volkan (P-343) —- Photo: Nishan Ali | Mihaaru

The Turkish government officially handed over the TCG Volkan (P-343) to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) during a special ceremony held yesterday at the MPL area in Hulhumalé. President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu attended the ceremony and viewed the vessel.—- Photo: Nishan Ali | Mihaaru

Military ship TCG Volkan (P-343) —- Photo: Nishan Ali | Mihaaru

Military ship TCG Volkan (P-343) —- Photo: Nishan Ali | Mihaaru

The TCG Volcan (P-343) - military ship.—- Photo: Nishan Ali | Mihaaru

The Turkish government officially handed over the TCG Volkan (P-343) to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) during a special ceremony held yesterday at the MPL area in Hulhumalé. The event was attended by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and other senior government officials.—- Photo: Nishan Ali | Mihaaru

The Turkish government officially handed over the TCG Volkan (P-343) to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) —- Photo: Nishan Ali | Mihaaru

The Turkish government officially handed over the TCG Volkan (P-343) to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) during a special ceremony held yesterday at the MPL area in Hulhumalé. The event was attended by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and other senior government officials.—- Photo: Nishan Ali | Mihaaru

The Turkish government officially handed over the TCG Volkan (P-343) to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) during a special ceremony held yesterday at the MPL area in Hulhumalé. The event was attended by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and Defense Minister Ghassan Maumoon.—- Photo: Nishan Ali | Mihaaru

The Turkish military ship TCG Volkan (P-343) was officially handed over to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) during a special ceremony, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu attended the event. —- Photo: Nishan Ali | Mihaaru

The Turkish military ship TCG Volkan (P-343) was officially handed over to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) during a special ceremony held yesterday at the MPL area in Hulhumalé. —- Photo: Nishan Ali | Mihaaru