ISLAMABAD: Chief of Air Staff of Pakistan Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu held high-level meetings with Saudi Arabia’s top military leadership during his official visit to the Kingdom, reaffirming the commitment of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to strengthen bilateral defense cooperation further, the military said on Thursday.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistani military, the air chief called on Lieutenant General Turki bin Bander bin Abdulaziz, Commander of the Royal Saudi Air Force, and General Fayiadh bin Hameed Al-Rowaily, Chief of the General Staff of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Upon arrival, the air chief was accorded a guard of honor by a contingent of the Royal Saudi Air Force.

During the meetings, both sides discussed matters related to bilateral defense collaboration, the evolving regional security environment and future avenues of cooperation.

The two sides expressed satisfaction over the existing level of engagement and agreed to further enhance cooperation through joint training, operational collaboration and the exchange of professional expertise.

Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Defense Agreement

The Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Defense Agreement was highlighted as a symbol of mutual trust and long-standing brotherly relations between the two countries.

Air Chief Marshal Sidhu underscored the historic and fraternal ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia and reiterated his commitment to expanding military-to-military cooperation through bilateral and multilateral exercises.

He also highlighted the transformation of the Pakistan Air Force into a robust multi-domain force, integrating space, cyber, electronic warfare and artificial intelligence capabilities.

The Saudi defense leadership praised the professionalism, operational excellence and combat readiness of the Pakistan Air Force, and showed strong interest in enhanced joint training and operational collaboration, particularly in the domain of multi-domain operations.

They also appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting regional peace and stability.

ISPR said the visit reflects the depth of the enduring strategic partnership between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia and underscores the shared resolve of both countries to further strengthen cooperation in the defense and aviation sectors.

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