Rawalpindi: The 16th Round of the Pakistan-Malaysia Joint Committee on Defence Cooperation (JCDC) convened at the Ministry of Defence in Rawalpindi, where officials from both nations discussed and evaluated their collaborative efforts in defense. The Pakistani 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.
According to Press Information Department, both delegations engaged in talks focusing on mutual interests, particularly emphasizing the advancement of bilateral defense cooperation. During the plenary session, the delegations reviewed the progress achieved since the 2025 JCDC meeting in Malaysia. They expressed satisfaction with recent accomplishments and reiterated their dedication to strengthening bilateral defense and security relations.