Islamabad, February 8, 2026: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf undertook an official visit to Malaysia, reaffirming Pakistan Navy’s commitment to cooperative maritime security and naval diplomacy.
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During the visit, Admiral Naveed Ashraf called on the leadership of the Royal Malaysian Navy at its headquarters, where he was received by the Chief of the Royal Malaysian Navy, Admiral Tan Sri (Dr.) Zulhelmy bin Ithnain, and was accorded a Guard of Honour.
Discussions focused on aligning strategic perspectives amid an increasingly complex maritime environment. Both naval chiefs reviewed opportunities for enhanced operational collaboration, capacity building, and coordinated responses to emerging maritime security challenges. Admiral Naveed Ashraf highlighted Pakistan Navy’s contributions to regional stability through its Regional Maritime Security Patrols (RMSP) and continued participation in the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF).
As part of the visit, the Chief of the Naval Staff also toured Malaysia’s National Hydrographic Centre (NHC), where he was briefed on its technical capabilities and role in ensuring maritime safety. Emphasizing the importance of hydrography in effective naval operations, he called for closer institutional cooperation between Malaysia’s NHC and Pakistan’s National Hydrographic Office (NHO), particularly in training, data sharing, and professional collaboration.
Officials said the visit reflects the deep-rooted friendship and shared values between Pakistan and Malaysia, and marks another step toward a more integrated and future-oriented partnership between the two navies.
