Admiral Ashraf holds talks on security challenges, aligning strategic perspectives, enhancing operational cooperation
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf was received at Royal Malaysian Navy Headquarters by Admiral Tan Sri (Dr) Zulhelmy bin Ithnain, Chief of the Royal Malaysian Navy. PHOTO: ISPR
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf paid an official visit to Malaysia, where he called on the leadership of the Royal Malaysian Navy, the Pakistan Navy said on Sunday.
Admiral Ashraf was received at the 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.
During the visit, discussions focused on aligning strategic perspectives and enhancing operational cooperation, capacity building, and coordinated responses to maritime security challenges.
Admiral Ashraf highlighted Pakistan Navy’s contributions to regional stability through Regional Maritime Security Patrols (RMSP) and participation in the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF).
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The chief of naval staff also visited Malaysia’s National Hydrographic Centre, where he emphasised strengthened cooperation with Pakistan’s National Hydrographic Office in training, data exchange, and professional collaboration.
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf visits Malaysia’s National Hydrographic Centre.
The visit reaffirmed the enduring Pakistan-Malaysia naval partnership and commitment to future-oriented maritime cooperation, according to the Pakistan Navy.
The visit comes as Pakistan deepens military ties with regional partners. Just four days ago, Pakistan kicked off the 9th International Pakistan Army Team Spirit (PATS) Competition 2026, with the attendance of contingents from the forces of 19 friendly countries, including Malaysia.
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According to the state broadcaster, PTV, PATS is a mission-specific and task-oriented professional military exercise, hosted annually in the country.
A total of 16 domestic teams from the Pakistan Army and Pakistan Navy, along with observers from the Pakistan Air Force, were also taking part in the exercise.
