Chief of Air Staff of the Bangladesh Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, called on Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf at Naval Headquarters, Islamabad, to discuss regional security and bilateral defence cooperation, the military’s media wing said on Thursday.

The two sides reviewed matters of professional interest, the evolving regional security situation and ways to further strengthen military-to-military ties, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.

Admiral Ashraf highlighted the Pakistan Navy’s role in promoting maritime peace and stability through regional and multinational initiatives.

Air Chief Marshal Khan praised the professional standards of the Pakistan Navy and expressed interest in expanding cooperation between the armed forces of the two countries.

Both leaders agreed on increasing high-level exchanges and joint training activities to enhance operational coordination.

The visit follows Admiral Ashraf’s trip to Dhaka in late 2025 and reflects the growing pace of defence engagement between Pakistan and Bangladesh.