Two Pakistan Naval Ships Dock In Port Klang

Two Pakistan Navy vessels today anchored at the South Point of the North Klang Port for a three-day visit to enhance bilateral ties between the two countries and their naval forces.They are 'Badr', a destroyer, and 'Nasr', a combat support ship with a combined crew of more than 300 personnel.Mission commander Commodore Kamran Khan said in a press conference here on board 'Nasr' that besides engaging in a joint exercise with the Royal Malaysian Navy, the crew would also visit the defence ministry, organise receptions for visitors and be involved in a friendly soccer match with the Malaysian navy.

He said that tomorrow, the visitors were scheduled to carry out cleaning and painting works at an orphanage in Sungai Pinang, Kelang as part of their humanitarian work. He said this was the maiden visit for 'Badr' in Malaysia, while 'Nasr' had been sailing here regularly, especially to provide support for Pakistan naval ships which participated in LIMA, the bi-annual military showcase in Langkawi.Kamran described the ties between the two naval forces as good, adding that last March, they were involved in a joint naval exercise, 'AMAN', in Pakistan where the Malaysian Navy sent 'KD Kedah' and its crew to participate. He said Pakistan would like to study the possibility of placing its female naval personnel on board warships like what was being done in the Malaysian Navy.Currently, Pakistan Navy female personnel were working in the information technology, medical and education sectors of the navy.

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