Pakistan, Romania to bolster cooperation between their air forces
Romania has expressed strong
interest in enhancing defense cooperation with Pakistan, particularly in
learning from the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) extensive operational experience,
during a high-level meeting between military leaders of the two countries.
According to the Inter-Services
Public Relations (ISPR), Chief
of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu met with Romania’s
Secretary of Defence Eduard Bachide and Chief of
Defence General Gheorgiță Vlad during his official visit to the country.
The discussions focused on expanding military-to-military collaboration and
exploring new avenues for joint engagement.
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Air Chief Marshal Sidhu underscored Pakistan’s appreciation for its longstanding diplomatic and defense relations with Romania, highlighting shared views on regional peace and security. He reaffirmed the PAF’s commitment to deepening this partnership through enhanced cooperation, operational synergy, and professional development initiatives.
The Romanian Secretary of Defense
commended the PAF for its exceptional combat record and operational
capabilities, expressing Romania’s desire to benefit from the PAF’s rich
experience in air operations.
General Vlad praised the
professionalism and proficiency of the PAF and proposed greater collaboration
through joint exercises, training exchanges, and capacity-building programs
aimed at fostering long-term strategic ties between the two armed forces.
“The visit of the Chief of the Air
Staff to Romania marks a significant step towards strengthening defense
relations between the two nations and reflects their shared resolve to address
emerging security challenges through sustained cooperation,” the ISPR said.
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The visit follows the participation of a PAF contingent — featuring the advanced JF-17 Thunder Block-III fighter jets — in the Indus Shield Alpha bilateral air exercise held in Azerbaijan on October 19. The drills aimed to bolster tactical coordination, mutual understanding, and interoperability between the Pakistan and Azerbaijan air forces.
Source: Business Recorder