Pakistan, Uzbekistan reaffirm commitment to expanding defence cooperation during air chief's visit
“Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu on Saturdayheldmeetings with Uzbekistan's defence leadership on an official visit to the country, with discussions focusing on strengthening bilateral defenc…”
In astatementposted on X, the DGPR (Air Force) said that discussions with Uzbek Defence Minister Lieutenant General Botir Qudrathodjayev Bahromovich focused on "regional security, existing defence ties and prospects for institutional collaboration".
AIR CHIEF HOLDS HIGH-LEVEL MEETINGS WITH UZBEKISTAN'S DEFENCE AND AIR FORCE LEADERSHIP14 November, 2026: Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, during his official visit to the Republic of Uzbekistan, held high-level meetings…pic.twitter.com/K96HZl.
Dals— DGPR (AIR FORCE) (@DGPR_PAF)November 14, 2026"Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, NI (M), HJ, Chief of the Air Staff, during his official visit to the Republic of Uzbekistan, held high-level meetings with Lieutenant General Botir Qudrathodjayev Bahromovich, Defence Minister and Major General Burkhanov Akhmad Jamolovich, Deputy Defence Minister and Commander of Air Defence & Air Force of Uzbekistan.
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"Read:Pakistan, Uzbekistan eye stronger bilateral ties. It added that Lieutenant General Bahromovich lauded the professionalism, operational prowess and combat capabilities of the Pakistan Air Force.
The DGPR (Air Force) stated that in the subsequent meeting with the Uzbek deputy defence minister and commander of Air Defence and Air Force of Uzbekistan, Major General Burkhanov Akhmad Jamolovich, the discussion focused on enhancing bilateral defence cooperation through joint military exercises, structured professional exchanges and capacity building.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing "operational readiness" and collaboration in emerging technologies by leveraging their respective expertise and capabilities. The statement further noted that Air Chief Sidhu highlighted the deep-rooted brotherly ties between Pakistan and Uzbekistan.
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