Islamabad:
Days after the unprecedented visit of the Army Chief to Washington, the head of the Air Chief Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, head of the air staff, made an official visit to the United States in another significant development aimed at strengthening bilateral defense cooperation and advancing in mutual interests.
This was the first visit of a PAF chief in more than a decade, indicating intensified military traps between Pakistan and the United States.
“The high profile visit marked a strategic milestone in the Pakistan-United States Defense cooperation and proved to be essential to deepen institutional ties, in addition to addressing the key regional and global security problems,” said a statement issued here on Tuesday by public relations between services (ISPR).
Interest has been renewed in Pakistan after he inflicted strong military losses in India in May during the four -day military conflict. The spectacular success of the Pakistan Air Force against the Indian Air Force on May 6 and 7 took many, particularly Western countries, by surprise.
According to the ISPR, during the visit, the head of the air staff celebrated a series of high -level meetings with the military and political leadership of the United States. To the Pentagon, he called Mrs. Kelli L. Seybolt, Secretary of the Air Force (International Affairs), and General David W. Allvin, Chief of Cabinet of the United States Air Force. During meetings, discussions focused on advancing bilateral military cooperation, improving interoperability and exploring joint training paths and technology exchange.
The head of the air staff highlighted the historical and multifaceted relationship between Pakistan and the United States, particularly in the domains of defense and security cooperation. He reiterated his resolution to further improve existing ties in the fields of military cooperation and military training among the air forces of the two countries.
The two parties also agreed to continue high -level military commitments in the future through higher level interactions. “These interactions are considered crucial to maintain the impulse in the in progress in the areas of joint training, operating exercises and military exchange programs between the two nations,” he said.
In the United States Department of State, the Air Chief met with Mr. Brown L. Stanley of the Office of Political-Military Affairs and Mr. Eric Meyer of the South Affairs Office and Central Asians.
The meetings served as a forum to underline Pakistan’s constructive role in the promotion of regional stability, their firm commitment to the counter -terrorist efforts and its nuanced perspective on the evolutionary geopolitical dynamics of the southern and southern Asia. As part of his commitments in Capitol Hill, the head of the aerial staff had substantive dialogues with prominent members of the United States Congress, including Mr. Mike Turner, Mr. Rich McCormick and Mr. Bill Huizenga.
These interactions reinforced the importance of a solid participation to strengthen bilateral relations and provided a valuable opportunity to share Pakistan’s opinions about strategic challenges, regional security frameworks and the impact of emerging technologies on defense cooperation.
Having emphasis on the state of Pakistan as a nation who loves peace, the air chief reaffirmed the durable sacrifices of the country and the notable operational achievements in the World War against terror, while describing the calculation of Evolving Security of Pakistan in response to the quickly changing regional geopolitical panorama.
“The historical visit not only reaffirmed the commitment of the Pakistan Air Force to promote regional and global peace, but also laid the foundations for renewed institutional collaboration, strategic dialogue and improved interoperability between the Pakistan Air Force and the United States Air Force,” said the ISPR.
Meanwhile, the Lieutenant General of the Air Force of South Africa, Wiseman, Simo Mbambo, called the Chief of Air Personnel, the Pakistan Air Force, the head of the head of the air Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu at the headquarters of Air, Islamabad.
Upon arrival, a contingent of the Pakistan Air Force presented Lieutenant General Wiseman Simo Mbambo, declared a launch issued by ISPR.
During the meeting, the chief of the air staff emphasized the shared values and aspirations that form the basis of the deeply rooted friendship between Pakistan and South Africa.
The Air Chief reiterated PAF’s commitment to reinforce the Air Force Air Force capacities in South Africa through training and construction of custom capacity.
Lieutenant General Wiseman Mbambous praised the robust operational preparation of PAF, his multiple domains war capabilities and his success in maintaining a credible deterrence posture.
Recognizing shared values and interests between the two air forces, the South African air chief articulated a strong desire to strengthen and institutionalize the formal relationship between the Air Force of South Africa and PAF.
One of the central themes of discussions was the renewal of the South African Air Force Training Regime. In this context, Lieutenant General Mbambors sought the support of the Pakistan Air Force in the development of a modern and integral training framework, starting at the academy level.
The visiting dignitary also expressed his serious desire for participation of South Africa Air Force officers as observers in the main PAF operating exercises.
Recognizing technical excellence and profitable maintenance capabilities offered by PAF engineering infrastructure, it also transmitted the intention of the South Africa Air Force to perform the inspection and maintenance of its C-130 fleet in Pakistan.
