A high-level defence delegation from Bangladesh visited Pakistan on Wednesday and met with Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Chief, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu.
The delegation, led by Lieutenant General SM Qamarul Hassan, Principal Staff Officer, Armed Forces Division, Bangladesh, expressed a keen interest in Pakistan’s advanced military equipment, particularly the JF-17 Thunder fighter jets.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the meeting took place at the Air Headquarters in Islamabad, where both sides discussed ways to strengthen military ties and enhance cooperation between their air forces.
Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to deepening its military partnership with Bangladesh, with a focus on joint training programs and expanding collaborative opportunities.
Lieutenant General Hassan praised the Pakistan Air Force’s modern initiatives, its state-of-the-art technology, and locally developed technical frameworks. He specifically showed interest in the production of the JF-17 Thunder aircraft, along with other modern military hardware.
The meeting underscored the commitment of both nations to enhance military cooperation and strengthen bilateral relations.
