Islamabad offers Baku to strengthen military cooperation Meeting at the Azerbaijani Embassy

Azerbaijani Ambassador to Pakistan Khazar Far­hadov met with Chief of Air Staff of Pakistan Air Force Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu in his office on September 13. 

According to a press release, the meeting covered a wide array of topics, including matters of mutual interest, regional developments and the evolving geopolitical landscape, Caliber.Az reports, citing The Nation.

Amidst the discussions, Sidhu shared his strategic vision for the Pakistan Air Force and reiterated his unwavering commitment to modernize its capabilities across the realms of air, space, cyber and electronic war­fare.

The discussion primarily focused on the ar­eas of joint operational training and comprehen­sive cooperation in cross-domain, multi-spectrum operations.

“The relationship between Pakistan and Azerbaijan has a myriad of reasons, deeply rooted in mutual expe­riences, enduring religious, cultural and historical bonds, all underpinned by a shared commitment to regional peace, security and stability,” Sidhu said emphasizing the historical friendship between the two nations.

The Chief of the Air Staff reaffirmed his stead­fast determination to further enhance the exist­ing inter-military cooperation between the two sides, particularly in the fields of training and de­fence aviation.

In the backdrop of the upcoming major air exercise being held at the Air Power Centre of Excellence, the Air Chief emphasized the pivotal role of joint aerial drills between the respective air forces to foster mutual learning and effectively ad­dress common security challenges.

He offered his full cooperation for comprehen­sive training programs, starting from the basic level and progressing to tactical training of Azer­baijan Air Force air and ground crew in order to strengthen their technical skills and foster greater interoperability between the two air forces.

The Ambassador and his team expressed great in­terest in the upcoming multi-national aerial exercise that would incorporate all domains of airpower. He lauded the historic and exemplary professionalism displayed by PAF personnel in times of both conflict and peace.

He also expressed admiration for PAF’s notable achievements in nurturing a vibrant and progressive domestic aviation industry. The visiting dignitary reaffirmed that Pakistan and Azerbaijan, with their strong diplomatic and defence ties, are poised for an even stronger alliance in future.