26 November 2014

Brunei: RBN COMMANDER VISIT TO MALAYSIA ENHANCES NAVAL COOPERATION


KUALA LUMPUR, Monday 24 November 2014 - The Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN), First Admiral Dato Seri Pahlawan Abdul Aziz bin Haji Mohd Tamit made a courtesy call to Admiral Tan Sri Abdul Aziz bin Haji Jaafar, Chief of Navy, Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) at the Naval Headquarters in Wisma Pertahanan, Kuala Lumpur today to strengthen and enhance bilateral relations and regional cooperation in maritime security aspect for both countries.

First Admiral Dato Seri Pahlawan Abdul Aziz and his delegation is on a three day introductory visit to Malaysia from 23 November to 26 November 2014. He is also accompanied by his spouse, Datin Sakdiah binti Haji Mohammad Noor. Upon arrival at the Royal Malaysian Navy Headquarters, the RBN Commander was accorded with the Guard of Honour at the Dataran Wisma Pertahanan.

During the courtesy call, apart from exchanging views and opinions, the discussion also touched on technical cooperation and training involving both navies. This cooperation will be reinforced with joint training activities and an enhanced cooperation to improve security in our respective waters by the exchange of timely intelligence information and discussions.

The Royal Brunei Navy and The Royal Malaysian Navy enjoy the strong defence cooperation through a wide range of interactions and activities such as bilateral exercises, regular visits and professional exchanges.