Admiral Ashraf holds talks on security challenges, alignment of strategic perspectives, strengthening of operational cooperation
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf was received at the 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 asked for 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 given a guard of honour.
During the visit, discussions focused on aligning strategic perspectives and improving operational cooperation, capacity building and coordinated responses to maritime security challenges.
Admiral Ashraf highlighted Pakistan Navy’s contribution to regional stability through Regional Maritime Security Patrols (RMSP) and participation in the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF).
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The Chief of Staff also visited Malaysia’s National Hydrographic Centre, where he emphasized 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 naval partnership between Pakistan and Malaysia and the 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 started the 9th International Pakistan Army Team Spirit (PATS) Competition 2026 with the participation of contingents from the forces of 19 friendly countries including Malaysia.
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According to the state television company, PTV, PATS is a mission-specific and task-oriented professional military exercise held annually in the country.
A total of 16 domestic teams from the Pakistan Army and the Pakistan Navy, along with observers from the Pakistan Air Force, also participated in the exercise.
