A high-level defense delegation from Bangladesh visited Pakistan on Wednesday and met Pakistan Air Force (PAF) chief Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu.
The delegation, led by Lieutenant General SM Qamarul Hassan, Principal Divisional Staff Officer of Bangladesh Armed Forces, expressed keen interest in Pakistan’s advanced military equipment, particularly the JF-17 Thunder fighter jets.
According to 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, focusing on joint training programs and expanding opportunities for collaboration.
Lieutenant General Hassan praised the modern initiatives of Pakistan Air Force, its cutting-edge technology and indigenously developed technical frameworks. He specifically showed interest in the production of the JF-17 Thunder aircraft, along with other modern military equipment.
The meeting underlined the commitment of both nations to enhance military cooperation and strengthen bilateral relations.
