PAF chief meets Uzbekistanair chief

A high level defence delegation led by Major General Burkhonov Akhmad Jamalovich, Deputy Minister of Defence & Commander of the Air Defence Forces and Air Force of the Republic of Uzbekistan called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force at Air Headquarters, Islamabad.

Matters pertaining to mutual interest, avenues to enhance bilateral military cooperation, joint training and technological collaboration in the aerospace domains were discussed during the meeting.

Upon his arrival, a smartly turned-out contingent of Pakistan Air Force presented Guard of Honour to Major General Burkhonov Akhmad Jamalovich.

During the meeting, Chief of the Air Staff highlighted the robust bilateral military ties between the two brotherly countries and assured that PAF is committed to extending full support for the basic to tactical-level training for pilots, as well as technical training of maintenance crews for capacity building of the personnel of Uzbekistan Air Force.

The Air Chief further said that both Pakistan and Uzbekistan enjoy long standing religious and cultural bonds which are based on convergence on all important issues related to regional peace and security.