MALAYSIA WELCOMES GERMAN NAVY SHIPS TO PORT KLANG

 

Malaysia welcomes the arrival of two (2) German Navy ships - the frigate FGS Baden-Württemberg and the support ship FGS Frankfurt Am Main, which are scheduled to dock at the Port Klang Cruise Terminal (PKCT) from 15 to 18 October 2024, as part of the German Navy Indo-Pacific Deployment 2024.

During the port call at PKCT, the German Navy ships will host a reception, engage in dialogue sessions with industry players, conduct guided tours of the ships, and facilitate interactions between the crew and the Royal Malaysian Navy's National Hydrographic Centre (Pusat Hidrografi Nasional Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia).

The ships will depart on 18 October 2024 to the Andaman Sea, and subsequently the Indian Ocean. During their voyage, the ships will also conduct a passing exercise (PASSEX) with Royal Malaysian Navy assets based in Lumut, Perak.

The visit of these ships underscores the strong ties between Malaysia and Germany, highlighted by recent high-level exchanges, including Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s official visit to Germany from 10 to 15 March 2024. During the visit, the Prime Minister held a bilateral meeting with Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz and paid a courtesy call on Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, with discussions focusing on the growing economic cooperation between Malaysia and Germany.

Malaysia remains committed to strengthening bilateral relations with Germany through engagements and ongoing multifaceted cooperation.

 

PUTRAJAYA

15 October 2024