Times of Islamabad

Srilanka defence chief vows to enhance military ties with PAF

Srilanka defence chief vows to enhance military ties with PAF

RAWALPINDI – Sri Lankan Chief of Defence Staff Admiral RavindraWijegunaratne on Tuesday called on Air Chief Marshal Mujhaid Anwar Khan,Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) during his visit to AirHeadquarters, here.

Both the dignitaries discussed matters of professional interest andexpressed satisfaction on the current level of cooperation between the twoAir Forces, a press release of PAF Media Directorate stated.

Sri Lankan Chief of Defence Staff agreed to explore new avenues to enhancebilateral professional cooperation.

PAF Chief assured Sri Lankan Chief of Defence Staff of sustained supportand cooperation in the fields of technical training and professionalexpertise.

Earlier, on his arrival, a smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan AirForce presented the Guard of Honour.The visiting dignitary paid homage tothe martyrs of PAF and laid floral wreath on Martyrs’ Monument.