RAWALPINDI: A defence delegation led by Indonesian Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu at Air Headquarters in Islamabad, reaffirming the historic and brotherly ties between Pakistan and Indonesia.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations, the meeting followed the recent state visit of the Indonesian president and focused on strengthening bilateral air force cooperation, particularly in capacity building, training and technological collaboration.
During the meeting, the air chief briefed the delegation on the Pakistan Air Force’s modernisation drive, including infrastructure development, revamped training frameworks and the induction of niche capabilities aimed at enhancing readiness for multi-domain operations.
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The Indonesian defence minister praised the PAF’s professionalism, combat readiness and achievements in indigenisation, particularly under the National Aerospace Science and Technology Park. He expressed strong interest in expanding cooperation in training, aviation and aerospace domains.
The meeting reflected growing momentum in Pakistan-Indonesia defence relations and a shared resolve to deepen cooperation through sustained engagement and dialogue.
