RAWALPINDI: (Yaseen Hashmi) Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of Pakistan, paid an official visit to Malaysia, meeting with the leadership of the Royal Malaysian Navy. Admiral Ashraf was received at the Royal Malaysian Navy Headquarters by Admiral Tan Sri (Dr.) Zulkifli Bin Asnin, Chief of the Royal Malaysian Navy, with a ceremonial Guard of Honor.
During the meeting, both sides discussed bilateral relations, operational collaboration, capacity building, and joint responses to maritime security challenges. Admiral Ashraf highlighted the Pakistan Navy’s contributions to regional stability, including participation in Regional Maritime Security Patrols (RMSP) and Combined Maritime Forces (CMF).
The CNS also visited Malaysia’s National Hydrographic Centre, emphasizing a strong partnership with Pakistan’s National Hydrographic Office in training, data exchange, and professional collaboration.
This visit underscores the enduring maritime ties between Pakistan and Malaysia and reinforces their mutual commitment to future naval cooperation.
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