PNS TUGHRIL participates in MALPAK

ISLAMABAD:

Pakistan Navy Ship, TUGHRIL, on Saturday visited Naval Base Lumut, Malaysia as part of good will visit and flag-showing mission and participated bilateral naval exercise MALPAK.

Upon arrival at the port, the ship was received by the Pakistan Defence Attaché at Kuala Lumpur and senior officials from the Royal Malaysian Navy, said a Pakistan Navy news release.

The visit of PNS TUGHRIL included harbour and sea phases. In harbour phase, table top discussions on professional matters and bilateral interactions were held.

Whereas, the sea phase included conduct of bilateral exercise MALPAK in which PNS TUGHRIL along with three ships and a helicopter participated from the Royal Malaysian Navy.

The visit of Pakistan Navy Ship to Malaysia provided an opportunity for both countries to further enhance the existing close diplomatic ties and cordial relations.