New Zealand Chief Of Defence Force, Air Marshal Kevin R. Short paid an official working visit to Ministry of Defence Malaysia (MinDef) on 8 Oct 19.

Upon arrival at the MinDef, New Zealand CDF was welcomed by Chief of Defence Force of Malaysian Armed Forces, General Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Panglima Hj Zulkifli bin Hj Zainal Abidin. He then later inspected the Guard Honour follow by courtesy call with Defence Minister Mohamad bin Sabu.

Also present were Deputy Chief of Air Force, Lt General Dato’ Sri Ackbal bin Hj Abdul Samad RMAF, Chief of Army and Deputy Chief of Navy.

The visit is aimed to further strengthen the existing bilateral defence ties and cooperation between the two countries as well as exchanging and sharing views and information.