Tashkent: Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff of Pakistan, has concluded an official visit to the Republic of Uzbekistan, where he engaged in high-level discussions with key Uzbek defence officials. The meetings, which focused on regional security and enhancing bilateral defence cooperation, were held with Lieutenant General Botir Qudrathodjayev Bahromovich, the Defence Minister, and Major General Burkhanov Akhmad Jamolovich, Deputy Defence Minister and Commander of Air Defence & Air Force of Uzbekistan.

According to Inter Services Public Relations, discussions with the Defence Minister centered on regional security issues, existing defence ties, and the potential for further institutional collaboration. The Uzbek Defence Minister praised the professionalism and combat capabilities of the Pakistan Air Force, signaling a mutual respect and interest in deepening defence relations.

In a subsequent meeting with the Deputy Defence Minister, talks focused on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation through joint military exercises, structured professional exchanges, and capacity building initiatives. Air Chief Marshal Sidhu emphasized the longstanding brotherly ties between the two countries, with both parties reaffirming their commitment to enhancing operational readiness and collaboration in emerging technologies by leveraging their respective expertise and capabilities.