PAF chief meets Uzbek defence leadership, discusses military cooperation
Pakistan's Air Chief met Uzbekistan's defence leadership to discuss regional security and enhance bilateral defence cooperation. They explored joint exercises, professional exchanges, and collaboration in emerging technologies.
- Regional security discussions and existing defence ties.
- Expanding bilateral defence cooperation through joint military exercises.
- Strengthening operational readiness and cooperation in emerging technologies.
Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu has held high-level meetings with Uzbekistan’s defence leadership during his official visit to the country, discussing regional security and ways to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation.
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday, the air chief met Uzbek Defence Minister Lieutenant General Botir Qudrathodjayev Bahromovich.
The discussions focused on regional security, existing defence ties and prospects for institutional collaboration.
During the meeting, the Uzbek defence minister praised the professionalism, operational capabilities and combat prowess of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF).
In another meeting, Sidhu held talks with Deputy Defence Minister and Commander of Air Defence and Air Force of Uzbekistan Major General Burkhanov Akhmad Jamolovich.
The discussions focused on expanding bilateral defence cooperation through joint military exercises, structured professional exchanges and capacity-building initiatives.
The air chief highlighted the longstanding brotherly relations between Pakistan and Uzbekistan.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening operational readiness and cooperation in emerging technologies by leveraging their respective expertise and capabilities, the statement added.
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