Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, on Tuesday, reiterated his resolve to enhance the existing bilateral ties between the two countries’ armed forces in operational and training domains. the military’s media wing said.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that he expressed the resolve while talking to a high-level defense delegation of Azerbaijan, led by Deputy Minister of Defense Agil Gurbanov, along with Deputy Minister of Defense and Commander of the Azerbaijan Air Force, Lieutenant General Namig Islamzade, at PAF Headquarters in Islamabad.
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During the meeting, the Air Chief shared the recent achievements of the Pakistan Air Force, symbolizing his vision of operational excellence in contemporary warfare domains.
He also highlighted the importance of training cooperation saying that a large contingent of Azeri air and ground crew is currently undergoing training at an operational PAF base.
He emphasised that the initiative is expected to culminate within the one-month timeframe, reflecting the commitment of PAF to enhance the operational capabilities of the Azerbaijan Air Force.
The visiting dignitaries lauded the historic and exemplary professionalism demonstrated by the personnel of the Pakistan Air Force and praised PAF’s notable progress in developing a thriving domestic capability in the aviation industry in a short timeframe.
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The dignitaries expressed satisfaction on the training imparted to seventy aircrew and technicians getting trained in PAF and expressed their desire for enhanced Air Force to Air Force collaboration between the two sides.
Emphasising the need to adapt to the evolving landscape of modern warfare, the Azerbaijan military leadership also proposed the establishment of a more comprehensive training regimen focusing on niche and disruptive technologies, as well as cyber and electronic warfare capabilities.
Later, the delegation visited PAF Cyber Command, established at Air Headquarters, where it was briefed about the operational capabilities and ongoing projects of PAF’s modernisation drive.
The visit of this high-level defence delegation from Azerbaijan to Air Headquarters Islamabad signifies a resolute commitment of both countries to reinforce their military partnership, fostering collaboration and promoting robust relations.
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