On November 21, 2024, during his first ever visit to Pakistan, Chief of the Royal Malaysian Air Force, General Tan Sri Dato' Sri Mohd Asghar Khan bin Goriman Khan, called on Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, at Air Headquarters (AHQ), Islamabad. The meeting focused on matters of mutual interest, military cooperation, joint training and collaboration in the industrial domain. On his arrival, a smartly turned-out contingent of the PAF presented Guard of Honor to General Tan Sri Dato' Sri Mohd Asghar Khan bin Goriman Khan. During the meeting, CAS highlighted the robust bilateral defense ties that exist between Pakistan and Malaysia. He conveyed his warm wishes to Chief of the Royal Malaysian Air Force on his maiden visit to Pakistan and highlighted the importance of collaboration in training, joint exercises, and technology sharing. CAS also reaffirmed his commitment to enhancing military partnership between the two Air Forces through joint training initiatives, particularly within the realm of air power. These initiatives will encompass provisioning of both basic and tactical level training for personnel of the Malaysian Air Force.
The Chief of the Royal Malaysian Air Force lauded PAF’s achievements through indigenization and technological advancements. The visiting dignitary expressed his keen desire to further consolidate the existing bilateral ties through enhanced collaboration in training, maintenance and operational excellence. Malaysian Air Chief expressed his deep admiration for the state-of-the-art technological ecosystem witnessed by him during his visit to National Aerospace Science and Technology Park Silicon. He also appreciated the innovative projects, cutting-edge technologies and indigenously developed systems displayed at PAF NASTP pavilion during the International Defence Exhibition and Seminar, IDEAS-2024.
Later, the dignitary visited various installations and technological infrastructure established at AHQ, Islamabad including National ISR & Integrated Air Operations Centre and PAF Cyber Command, where he was briefed about the operational capabilities of PAF. The meeting between CAS and Chief of the Royal Malaysian Air Force signifies a resolute commitment to reinforce military partnership, fostering collaboration and promoting robust relations between the two countries.
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