Naval chief visits Malaysia to boost maritime cooperation

RAWALPINDI: Admiral Naveed Ashraf, NI, NI (M), T Bt, Chief of the Naval Staff, paid an official visit to Malaysia and called on the leadership of the Royal Malaysian Navy. He was received at Royal Malaysian Navy Headquarters by Admiral Tan Sri (Dr) Zulhelmy bin Ithnain, Chief of the Royal Malaysian Navy, and was accorded a Guard of Honour.

Discussions focused on aligning strategic perspectives and enhancing operational cooperation, capacity building, and coordinated responses to maritime security challenges. Admiral Naveed Ashraf highlighted Pakistan Navy’s contributions to regional stability through Regional Maritime Security Patrols (RMSP) and participation in the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF).

The Chief of Naval Staff also visited Malaysia’s National Hydrographic Centre, emphasizing strengthened cooperation with Pakistan’s National Hydrographic Office in training, data exchange, and professional collaboration. The visit reaffirmed the enduring Pakistan-Malaysia naval partnership and commitment to future-oriented maritime cooperation.

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