Pakistan, Malaysia Reaffirm Commitment to Boost Defence and Security Cooperation

Syed Naveed Hussain 

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan and Malaysia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral defence and security cooperation during the 16th meeting of the Pakistan-Malaysia Joint Committee on Defence Cooperation (JCDC), reviewing progress made since the previous meeting in 2025 and exploring areas of mutual interest.

The 16th Round of the Pakistan-Malaysia Joint Committee on Defence Cooperation (JCDC) was held at the Ministry of Defence, Rawalpindi. The Pakistan delegation was led by Lieutenant General Muhammad Ali HI(M), Retd, Secretary Defence, while the Malaysian delegation was headed by Mr. Mohd Yani bin Daud, Deputy Secretary General (Policy), Ministry of Defence, Malaysia.

Prior to the plenary session, both delegations held discussions on matters of mutual interest with particular emphasis on bilateral defence cooperation.

During the plenary session, the delegations reviewed progress since the 2025 JCDC meeting in Malaysia, appreciating recent achievements and reaffirming their commitment to strengthening bilateral defence and security ties.