Bangladesh Air Chief Meets CDF Naval Chief Munir; analyzes defense cooperation and regional security
Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir calls on Chief of Bangladesh Air Force Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan at Headquarters in Rawalpindi. Photo: ISPR
Pakistan and Bangladesh on Thursday reaffirmed the importance of strengthening professional collaboration and defense ties between their armed forces during a meeting between Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Chief of Bangladesh Air Force Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, the army’s media wing said.
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Bangladesh Air Chief visited Field Marshal Munir at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi.
“During the meeting, issues of mutual interest, regional security dynamics and avenues for enhancing bilateral defense and military cooperation were discussed,” the ISPR said, adding that both sides “underlined the importance of strengthening professional collaboration, training exchanges and defense ties between the armed forces of Pakistan and Bangladesh.”
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The visiting dignitary praised the professionalism of Pakistan Armed Forces and appreciated their contributions to regional peace and stability. In response, COAS Munir reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to fostering long-lasting defense relations with Bangladesh.
“The meeting concluded reflecting the strong and enduring ties between the two brotherly countries,” the ISPR added.
Meanwhile, Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan also called on Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf at Naval Headquarters in Islamabad. Upon arrival, the visiting dignitary was received by the naval chief.
According to the ISPR, the discussions focused on “matters of mutual professional interest, the evolution of the regional security paradigm and avenues to further strengthen bilateral defense cooperation.”
Admiral Naveed Ashraf highlighted Pakistan Navy’s commitment to regional maritime peace and stability through its various initiatives. The Bangladesh Air Chief acknowledged the high professional standards of the Pakistan Navy and expressed his desire to enhance collaboration between the armed forces of the two brotherly nations.
“The dignitaries agreed on the importance of increasing the frequency of high-level exchanges and joint training exercises to foster greater synergy,” the statement said.
The ISPR said the Bangladesh Air Force chief’s visit underlined the deepening of defense ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh, following Admiral Naveed Ashraf’s visit to Dhaka in late 2025.
