ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Brazil have reaffirmed their commitment to intensifying professional exchanges and enhancing bilateral defence collaborations, focusing on naval and air force cooperation.

According to Radio Pakistan, a high-level Brazilian delegation led by Chief of the Joint Staff Admiral Renato Rodrigues de Aguiar Freire held separate meetings with Pakistan’s military leadership in Islamabad. Admiral Freire met with Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf at Naval Headquarters, where discussions centered on regional maritime security and increasing naval cooperation through initiatives such as professional training, exchange visits, and joint exercises.

During the meeting, the Brazilian delegation expressed appreciation for the Pakistan Navy’s Regional Maritime Security Patrols initiative, which contributes to regional stability.

Further discussions took place at Air Headquarters, where Admiral Freire met with Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu. The dialogue focused on the Pakistan Air Force’s modernisation and efforts towards indigenisation, particularly the integration of new technologies including artificial intelligence and electronic warfare capabilities. Admiral Freire commended the professionalism and operational capabilities of both the Pakistan Navy and Air Force.