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 Lt Gen SM Qamarul Hassan, Chief Staff Officer, Armed Forces Division, Bangladesh, expressed 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 improve 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 cooperation opportunities.
Lt Gen Hassan praised Pakistan Air Force’s modern initiatives, its advanced technology and locally developed technical framework. He specifically showed interest in the production of the JF-17 Thunder aircraft along with other modern military hardware.
The meeting underlined the commitment of both nations to strengthen military cooperation and strengthen bilateral relations.
