Overview
- Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf met Royal Malaysian Navy chief Admiral Tan Sri (Dr) Zulhelmy bin Ithnain at RMN headquarters and received a guard of honour.
- Both sides agreed to enhance cooperation through operational coordination, joint exercises, and mechanisms for intelligence exchange.
- Admiral Ashraf underscored Pakistan Navy contributions to regional stability via Regional Maritime Security Patrols and participation in the Combined Maritime Forces.
- The visit to Malaysia’s National Hydrographic Centre advanced plans for training, data sharing, and professional links with Pakistan’s National Hydrographic Office.
- Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations said the trip will strengthen bilateral naval ties, with the outreach occurring as Pakistan hosts regional partners at events such as the PATS competition.