High-level BD defence delegation calls on PAF chief

ISLAMABAD: The high-level military delegation of Bangladesh called on Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu at Air Headquarters here on Wednesday.

The delegation of Bangladesh, led by Lieutenant General S M Kamrul Hassan, Principal Staff Officer, Armed Forces Division, Bangladesh and Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu at a meeting here, agreed to explore avenues of collaboration including exchange initiatives and joint training.

During the meeting, Chief of the Air Staff reaffirmed his commitment to enhancing military partnership between the two air forces through joint training initiatives.

Lieutenant General S M Kamrul Hassan lauded the innovative projects, cutting-edge technologies and indigenously developed technological framework of Pakistan Air Force under the current leadership.

He expressed profound interest in sophisticated military hardware being developed, notably the JF-17 Thunder fighter jets.

The meeting between PAF Chief of the Air Staff and Bangladeshi defence delegation signifies a resolute commitment to reinforce military partnership, fostering collaboration and promoting robust relations between the two countries, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in statement said.

The visiting high level military delegation of Bangladesh also met Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza and Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.