The visit commenced at Royal Malaysian Navy Headquarters, where Admiral Naveed Ashraf was received by the Chief of the Royal Malaysian Navy, Admiral Tan Sri (Dr.) Zulhelmy bin Ithnain, and was accorded a Guard of Honour.

The engagement focused on aligning strategic outlooks in an increasingly complex maritime environment. Both chiefs reviewed avenues for enhanced operational collaboration, capacity building and coordinated responses to emerging maritime security challenges. Admiral Naveed Ashraf underscored Pakistan Navy’s active role in sustaining regional stability through continuous Regional Maritime Security Patrols (RMSP) and its consistent participation in the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), reinforcing Pakistan’s standing as a responsible maritime stakeholder.

The Chief of the Naval Staff also visited Malaysia’s National Hydrographic Centre (NHC), where he was briefed on its technical capabilities and contributions to maritime safety. Emphasizing hydrography as a foundation of effective naval operations, Admiral Naveed Ashraf called for deeper institutional linkages between Malaysia’s NHC and Pakistan’s National Hydrographic Office (NHO), particularly in specialized training, data exchange, and professional collaboration.

Rooted in a legacy of shared values and enduring friendship, Pakistan-Malaysia naval relations continue to evolve in step with contemporary maritime realities. The visit of the Chief of the Naval Staff marks another step toward a more integrated, cooperative and future-oriented partnership between the two navies.