Tashkent: Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, conducted a series of high-level meetings with Uzbek defense officials during his official visit to Uzbekistan, focusing on strengthening bilateral defense cooperation and addressing regional security concerns.
According to Radio Pakistan, Air Chief Marshal Sidhu engaged in discussions with Uzbekistan’s Defense Minister, Lieutenant General Botir Qudrathodjayev Bahromovich, emphasizing existing defense ties and exploring avenues for institutional collaboration. The Uzbek Defense Minister acknowledged the professionalism and combat capabilities of the Pakistan Air Force.
In a subsequent meeting with the Deputy Defense Minister and Commander of Air Defense and Air Force of Uzbekistan, Major General Burkhanov Akhmad Jamolovich, both parties discussed enhancing bilateral defense cooperation through joint military exercises, professional exchanges, and capacity building. The Air Chief stressed the deep-rooted ties between Pakistan and Uzbekistan, with both sides committing to improving operational readiness and collaboration in emerging technologies.