Tashkent:Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, has conducted high-level meetings with the Uzbek defence leadership during his official visit to Uzbekistan.
According to Radio Pakistan, the Air Chief met with Uzbekistan's Defence Minister, Lieutenant General Botir Qudrathodjayev Bahromovich. Their discussions centered on regional security, existing defence ties, and opportunities for institutional collaboration. The Uzbek Defence Minister praised the Pakistan Air Force for its professionalism, operational prowess, and combat capabilities.
In a subsequent meeting with Deputy Defence Minister and Commander of Air Defence and Air Force of Uzbekistan, Major General Burkhanov Akhmad Jamolovich, the focus was on enhancing bilateral defence cooperation. This includes plans for joint military exercises, structured professional exchanges, and capacity building efforts. The Air Chief emphasized the strong brotherly relationship between Pakistan and Uzbekistan, and both sides reaffirmed their commitment to improving operational readiness and collaboration in emerging technologies by utilizing their respective expertise and capabilities.