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Bangladesh Military Delegation Meets Air Chief

Bangladesh defense delegation meets Pakistan’s Air Chief, discusses military collaboration and joint training initiatives. [Image via PTV]

A High Level Defence Delegation Of Bangladesh led by Principal Staff Officer, Armed Forces Division, Bangladesh, Lieutenant General S M Kamrul Hassan, called on Chief Of The Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, at Air Headquarters in Islamabad.

During the meeting, Chief Of The Air Staff reaffirmed his commitment to enhancing Military partnership between the two air forces through joint training initiatives. The dignitaries also agreed to explore avenues of collaboration in order including exchange initiatives and joint training.

Also See: Senior BD General, Lt-Gen Hassan, in Pakistan on a Rare Visit

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 showed profound interest in the sophisticated military hardware that Pakistan is developing, particularly the JF-17 Thunder Fighter Jets.

The meeting between Chief Of The Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force and the Defence Delegation of Bangladesh signifies a resolute commitment to reinforce Military partnership, fostering collaboration and promoting robust relations between the two countries.

This news is sourced from PTV and is intended for informational purposes only.

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