Bangladesh Air Chief Meets CDF Munir, Navy Chief; discusses defense cooperation, regional security
Defense Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir calls on Bangladesh Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan at the headquarters in Rawalpindi. Photo: ISPR
Pakistan and Bangladesh on Thursday reaffirmed the importance of strengthening professional cooperation and defense ties between their armed forces during a meeting between Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Air Force Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, the military’s media wing said.
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Bangladesh Air Chief summoned Field Marshal Munir at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi.
“During the meeting, issues of mutual interest, regional security dynamics and opportunities to strengthen bilateral defense and military cooperation were discussed,” the ISPR said, adding that both sides “underlined the importance of strengthening professional cooperation, training exchanges and defense ties between the armed forces of Pakistan and Bangladesh”.
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The visiting dignitary praised the professionalism of the Pakistan Armed Forces and appreciated their contribution to regional peace and stability. In response, COAS Munir reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to foster lasting defense ties with Bangladesh.
“The meeting was concluded, reflecting the long-standing and strong ties between the two brotherly countries,” ISPR added.
Separately, Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan also called on Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf at the Naval Headquarters in Islamabad. On his arrival, the visiting dignitary was received by the Navy Commander.
According to the ISPR, the discussions focused on “issues of mutual professional interest, the evolving regional security paradigm and opportunities 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 strengthen cooperation between the armed forces of the two brotherly nations.
“The senior officials agreed on the importance of increasing the frequency of high-level exchanges and joint training exercises to promote greater synergy,” the statement said.
The ISPR said the visit by the Bangladesh Air Force chief underscored the deepening defense ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh following Admiral Naveed Ashraf’s visit to Dhaka in late 2025.
