Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, the Chief of Air Staff (CAS),reaffirmed Pakistan Air Force’s unwavering dedication to strengthening itspartnership with the Turkish Air Force during his historic visit toTurkiye. The occasion was marked by his attendance as the guest of honor atthe prestigious Graduation and Flag Detachment Ceremony, a specialinvitation extended by the Turkish Presidency.
This momentous event took place at the Turkish Air Force Academy and sawthe presence of esteemed dignitaries, including Dr. Khalid Bin MohammadAl-Attiyah, Minister of State for Defence and Deputy Prime Minister of theState of Qatar, and Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, Minister of Defence ofthe Republic of Azerbaijan, alongside senior military leaders andhigh-ranking state officials from around the globe.
For the graduating cadets, this ceremony signified the culmination of theirrigorous training, symbolizing the beginning of their careers as TurkishAir Force officers. Air Chief Marshal Sidhu’s participation in this eventfurther emphasized the profound camaraderie shared between the two airforces.
During his visit, Air Chief Marshal Sidhu engaged with various high-leveldignitaries, including Commander of the Turkish Air Force, Ziya CemalKadıoğlu. He expressed his sincere gratitude to Turkish President RecepTayyip Erdoğan for the warm invitation and reiterated the PAF’s commitmentto strengthening its alliance with the Turkish Air Force.
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The CAS emphasized the shared values and aspirations that underpin theenduring friendship between Pakistan and Turkiye. He conveyed his steadfastcommitment to enhancing the existing bilateral ties in military-to-militarycooperation, particularly in the realms of defense production, mutualtechnology sharing, and the collaborative development of fifth-generationfighter aircraft.
Furthermore, Air Chief Marshal Sidhu reaffirmed his determination to deepenthe robust bond of friendship that unites the two nations in the face ofcommon challenges and expressed a desire to explore additional avenues ofcollaboration within the defense and aviation sectors. This visit stands asa testament to the commitment of both countries to fostering enduring tiesand cooperation in the realm of defense and aviation
