*ISLAMABAD: Chief of Royal Malaysian Navy, Admiral Tan Sri AhmadKamarulzaman Hj Ahmad Badaruddin visited Naval Headquarters Islamabad andcalled on Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi.*
Upon arrival at Naval Headquarters, the dignitary was received by Chief ofthe Naval Staff. A smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Navy clad inceremonial dress presented Guard of Honour. The visiting dignitary was thenintroduced to Principal Staff Officers at NHQ.
Later, Admiral Tan Sri Ahmad Kamarulzaman Hj Ahmad Badaruddin called onChief of the Naval Staff in his office, where discussions on professionalmatters and bilateral naval collaboration were held. Various avenues ofcooperation between the two Navies were also focused.
Pakistan’s commitment and performance in fight against terrorism includingparticipation of Pakistan Navy in Coalition Maritime Campaign Plan (CMCP)and Counter Piracy Operations were also highlighted.
Admiral Tan Sri Ahmad Kamarulzaman Hj Ahmad Badaruddin highly appreciatedrole and contributions of Pakistan Navy in maintaining peace and stabilityin the region.
The call was followed by a comprehensive brief given to the visitingdignitary on Pakistan Navy’s perspective on regional issues and PNcontributions towards peace and stability at sea.
Later, Chief of Royal Malaysian Navy also laid floral wreath at ShuhadaMonument at Naval Headquarters.
Visit of Naval Headquarters was followed by an impressive InvestitureCeremony held at Aiwan-e-Saddar, where Admiral Tan Sri Ahmad KamarulzamanHj Ahmad Badaruddin was conferred with Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) byPresident Mr. Mamnoon Hussain; one of Pakistan’s highest military awards.
The award was conferred in recognition of his distinguished services andsignificant contributions towards strengthening fraternal ties betweenPakistan and Malaysia in general and navies of both the brotherly nationsin particular.
In the second leg of his visit, Chief of Royal Malaysian Navy is scheduledto visit Pakistan Navy Field Commands at Lahore and Karachi.
The visit of Chief of Royal Malaysian Navy is expected to furtherstrengthen the bilateral collaboration between the two Navies.