Port Klang (Malaysia), September 01: Pakistan views Malaysia as a strategic naval partner in combating piracy and terrorism, captain of the visiting Pakistan Navy frigate PNS Zulfiquar has said.
‘We view Malaysia as an important destination and a defence partner, not only in counter piracy and terrorism, but also in maritime assistance,’ Captain Zahid Ilyas said.
Zulfiquar, a Chinese-built ship, was handed over to the Pakistani Navy July 30.
It had earlier made a stop in Bandung to participate in the Indonesian Navy’s fleet review along with 24 warships of other countries, including Malaysia.
‘We will proceed to Colombo before heading home,’ Ilyas was quote as saying in New Straits Times Tuesday.
—IANS