- Both sides emphasize fortifying existing ties, exploring new avenues for joint ventures and strategic partnerships
ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu and US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome on Tuesday discussed issues of bilateral interests and expressed the mutual desire to elevate the training momentum through enhanced collaboration between the air forces of both sides, said a Pakistan Air Force (PAF) news release.
According a news release from the PAF, during the meeting, both the air chief and the US ambassador emphasized the importance of fostering a “robust exchange” of delegations and knowledge sharing to bolster the capabilities of the American and Pakistani air forces.
“The discussion also centered around collaboration in the recently established techno parks, with a focus on leveraging technological advancements to enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency,” the PAF release said.
Both sides also discussed fortifying existing ties and exploring new avenues for joint ventures and strategic partnerships, the statement added.
“Pakistan deeply values its robust diplomatic, economic and defense ties with the United States of America which are firmly rooted in mutual consensus concerning all important matters pertaining to regional peace, security and stability,” Sidhu was quoted as saying by the PAF.
On the occasion, Blome admired Pakistan’s “unwavering commitment” to facilitate regional peace and stability, the statement said.
The US envoy lauded the commendable level of professionalism of Pakistan Air Force personnel and acknowledged the remarkable strides made by PAF through indigenization under the current leadership.
“Both sides concurred to further optimize the existing military-to-military relationship between the two countries with a specific focus on enriching training and bolstering operational competencies,” it said.
