PAF Chief strengthens defence ties with Romania

RAWALPINDI: Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, during his official visit to Romania, met with Mr. Eduard Bachide, State Secretary of Defence, and General Gheorgiță Vlad, Romanian Chief of Defence, in a joint meeting emphasizing deeper military to mitary cooperation between the two countries.

During this engagement between the highest level military leadership of the two nations, Chief of the Air Staff said that Pakistan values its strong diplomatic and defence ties with Romania which are based on convergence on all important issues related to regional peace and security while reiterating strong bilateral military partnership in the face of shared challenges.

He reaffirmed PAF’s strong commitment to further deepening this partnership by exploring new avenues of collaboration and operational synergy for mutual professional advancement.

The Romanian State Secretary of Defence commended Pakistan Air Force for its remarkable combat record and operational excellence, expressing Romania’s keen interest in benefiting from PAF’s extensive operational experience.

During the meeting the Romanian Chief of Defence lauded the professionalism and capabilities of PAF and conveyed a strong desire to strengthen bilateral cooperation through enhanced interoperability, joint exercises, training exchanges and professional development programs aimed at fostering long-term strategic collaboration between the two Armed Forces.

The visit of the Chief of the Air Staff to Romania marks a significant step towards fortifying defence relations between the two countries and underscores the mutual resolve of both nations to work together in addressing emerging security challenges through sustained engagement and partnership.

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