Admiral Ashraf Holds Talks on Security Challenges, Aligning Strategic Perspectives and Enhancing Operational Cooperation
Chief of the 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 the 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 granted a guard of honour.
During the visit, discussions focused on aligning strategic perspectives and enhancing operational cooperation, capacity development 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 Combined Maritime Forces (CMF).
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The Chief of the Naval Staff also visited the National Hydrographic Center of Malaysia, where he emphasized strengthened cooperation with the National Hydrographic Service of Pakistan on training, data sharing and professional collaboration.
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf visits the National Hydrographic Center of Malaysia.
The visit reaffirmed the long-standing naval partnership between Pakistan and Malaysia and commitment to future-oriented maritime cooperation, according to the Pakistan Navy.
The visit comes as Pakistan deepens military ties with its regional partners. Just four days ago, Pakistan kicked off the ninth Pakistan Army International Team Spirit Competition (PATS) 2026, with contingents of forces from 19 friendly countries, including Malaysia, in attendance.
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According to state broadcaster PTV, PATS is a professional, mission- and task-oriented military exercise held annually in the country.
A total of 16 national teams of Pakistan Army and Navy along with observers from Pakistan Air Force also participated in the exercise.
