Pakistan

Russia, Pakistan agrees to enhance military ties, industrial collaboration

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RAWALPINDI: Deputy Defence Minister of the Russian Federation, Colonel General Aleksandr V. Fomin, called on the Chief of the Air Staff Pakistan Air Force Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu at Air Headquarters in Islamabad today, military’s media wing said in a statement.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), a high-level Russian delegation, in a meeting with Air Chief focused on bolstering military cooperation and industrial collaboration between the two sides.

Both sides also discussed exploring new avenues to fortify existing ties through joint military exercises and technical support for PAF equipment, the statement read.

“Air Chief emphasized on strengthening military ties with Russia, focusing on collaborative training programs, joint military drills, and industrial collaboration,” it added.

According to the ISPR statement, Colonel General Aleksandr V. Fomin commended the recent impressive advancements in the Pakistan Air Force under the current leadership.

The Russian Deputy Defence Minister reiterated his resolve to play his role in further consolidating the existing collaborative defence partnership with Pakistan through military-to-military cooperation and technical support for PAF equipment.

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