Malaysian Army shows interest in Pakistan’s Defence Industry

Islamabad, April 17, 2014 (PPI-OT): “Pakistan has a growing Defence Industry and the products showcased at the Pakistan Pavilion at 14th DSA, Malaysia speaks volume of the technical expertise Pakistan holds in this regard”. These views were expressed by Chief of Army Staff of Malaysia during his meeting with Minister for Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain on the side lines of 5th largest Defence Exhibition being held in Malaysia.

During the meeting the Army Chief of Malaysia showed keen interest in defence products being produced in Pakistan and also rated them of “low cost and right quality”. He also expressed desire that military trainings between Pakistan and Malaysia should expand and commended the level of expertise of Pakistan in this regard.

Later Minister of Defence Production went around to visit Pakistan Embassy Malaysia, where he was greeted by the ambassador. During his meeting with Embassy officials, Rana Tanveer Hussain said that there is a need of exploring import areas between the two countries which must be fully utilized.

Afterwards, the Minister visited Malaysia Resource Corporation Beehard (MRCB) and held meeting with top officials of the corporation. He was given a briefing about the working of all important projects like metro bus, hotels, housing schemes, sky snappers.

He was told that all these projects get support from employees fund Malaysia and people of Malaysia add to the development of the country. The Minister termed all the meetings highly fruitful and appreciated the Malaysian model of development.

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