The chief of the Bangladesh Air Force visited Air Headquarters in Islamabad on Tuesday, where he was welcomed with a guard of honour and discussions focused on strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Pakistan Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu received the visiting Bangladeshi air chief.

Both sides agreed to expand comprehensive training support and discussed fast delivery and long-term support for the Super Mushshaq trainer aircraft.

The visit also included consultations on maintenance of older aircraft fleets, air defence radar systems, and potential acquisition of JF-17 Thunder jets.

The Bangladeshi delegation toured the National ISR, Cyber Command, and Aerospace Technology Park.

Both countries expressed commitment to converting defence relations into a long-term strategic partnership.