Air Chief Browne in Malaysia
Gujarat Global News Network, Ahmedabad
Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne, Chief of the Air Staff is on a four day official visit to Malaysia. During his stay at Kaula Lampur he will meet the Malaysian Chief of Defence Force General Tan Sri Dato Sri Zulkifeli bin Mohd Zin and Chief of royal Malaysian Air Force, Gen Tan Sri Dato Sri Rodzali bin Daud and discuss a wide range of bilateral issues on Defence Co-operation.
India and Malaysia have strong ties of cooperation. A team of IAF pilots and technicians were in Malaysia in 2008 for a period of 2 years to train the Malaysian Pilots, Weapon System Operators and Maintenance staff for the smooth induction and operation of their newly acquired Su-30 MKM fighter aircraft.
They also helped them set up a Systems School for the Su-30 MKM at Gong Kedak Air Base. The Air Chief would be visiting Gong Kedak and Subang Airbases and hold talks on issues including professional exchanges, Su-30 Training, Courses, Maintenance and Logistic issues.
The strengthening of bilateral relations with Malaysia is indicative of India's efforts to seek closer ties with its neighbours in south-east Asia. The defence cooperation ranges from counter-terrorism and peace-keeping operations to training and maintenance of defence equipment. Indian naval warships, incidentally, have also been regularly visiting Malaysia to conduct joint exercises, said an official.
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