Naval Chief underscores Pakistan Navy’s role in maintaining regional peace

Naval Chief Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi has highlighted the role of the Pakistan Navy in maintaining regional maritime peace and stability through its initiative of Regional Maritime Security Patrols and participation in the Combined Maritime Force, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. 

He was talking to Chief of the Royal Malaysian Navy Admiral Tan Sri Abdul Rahman bin Ayob during an official visit to Malaysia on Saturday.

During the meeting, the Chief of the Royal Malaysian Navy appreciated Pakistan Navy's role in maritime security in the region and acknowledged the significance of strong bilateral defence collaboration.

Later, Amjad Khan Niazi visited the Malaysian National Defence College PUSPAHANAS where he was received by the President of PUSPAHANAS and was also presented Guard of Honour.

On this occasion, a detailed briefing was given to the Naval Chief on the training being imparted at the college.

The Naval Chief also called on DG National Hydrographic Center (NHC) and was briefed on the roles and capabilities of the National Hydrographic Center. He sought to enhance collaboration between the Malaysian National Hydrographic and Hydrographic Services of Pakistan to learn from each other's experiences.

The visit of the Naval Chief will further augment and expand defence ties between the two countries in general and navies in particular.