A meeting was held between the Air Chiefs of Bangladesh and Pakistan in Islamabad. Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that the possibility of acquiring JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft was discussed in detail in the meeting.
\nAn ISPR statement said that today, Tuesday (January 6), Bangladesh Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Hassan Mahmood Khan met with Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu in Islamabad. At this time, strengthening mutual cooperation, training and capacity building between the air forces of the two countries became important.
\nThe statement also said that the possibility of acquiring JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft was discussed in detail in the meeting. The visiting Bangladesh Air Force Chief was formally presented with a guard of honor.
\nThe ISPR said that the meeting emphasized on increasing operational cooperation and institutional coordination. In addition, issues of training, capacity building and joint cooperation in the space and aerospace sectors came up for discussion.
\nThe Pakistan Air Force Chief briefed his Bangladeshi counterpart on the recent progress of the Pakistan Air Force. He reiterated his commitment to provide comprehensive training assistance at various levels, including basic to advanced flying and specialized courses. At the same time, he assured of expeditious delivery of Super Mushshak training aircraft and long-term training and support structures.
\nAccording to the ISPR, the Bangladesh Air Force Chief appreciated the combat experience and operational capabilities of the Pakistan Air Force. He sought assistance in maintaining the aging aircraft fleet of the Bangladesh Air Force and cooperation in integrating air defense radar systems to enhance air surveillance capabilities.
\nAs part of the visit, the Bangladesh delegation visited several important installations of the Pakistan Air Force, including the National ISR and Integrated Air Operations Center, PAF Cyber \u200b\u200bCommand and the National Space Science and Technology Park.
\nThe statement concluded that the visit reflects the historic ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh and is an expression of the joint commitment to deepen defense cooperation and build a long-term strategic partnership.
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