PAF chief for promoting Pak-Turkish air forces ties

ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu met with the senior military leadership of Turkey on Tuesday, and discussed ways to further promote defence ties, particularly between the two air forces through mutual experience sharing as well as relying on the respective strengths of each side.

According to a PAF media release, Air Chief Marshal Sidhu is on a four-day official visit to Turkey. He separately called on Minister for National Defence of Turkey Hulusi Akar and Chief of the Turkish General Staff General Yasar Güler.

The Air chief also called on Commander Turkish Air Force General Hasan Küçükakyüz. Both the commanders held detailed discussion on enhancing collaboration and exchanging expertise between the air forces of the two countries to meet the challenges of the contemporary world. The discussion also included exchange and training of pilots between PAF and TurAF. Air Chief Marshal Sidhu was also awarded Legion of Merit of Turkish Armed Forces in recognition of his outstanding services for the promotion of collaboration and ties between the two air forces. General Hasan Küçükakyüz presented the medal.