Rawalpindi: Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, during his official visit to Romania, met with Mr. Eduard Bachide, State Secretary of Defence, and General Gheorgi?a Vlad, Romanian Chief of Defence, in a joint meeting emphasizing deeper military-to-military cooperation between the two countries.

During the high-level engagement, the Air Chief highlighted Pakistan's strong diplomatic and defence ties with Romania, based on mutual understanding and convergence on key regional peace and security issues. He reaffirmed PAF's commitment to further strengthen this partnership by exploring new avenues of collaboration and operational synergy for mutual professional advancement.

The Romanian State Secretary of Defence commended the Pakistan Air Force for its exceptional combat record and operational excellence, expressing Romania's interest in benefiting from PAF's extensive operational experience. The Romanian Chief of Defence also lauded PAF's professionalism and capabilities, conveying Romania's desire to enhance bilateral cooperation through interoperability, joint exercises, training exchanges, and professional development programs.

The visit of the Air Chief to Romania marks a significant step in fortifying defence relations between the two countries, reflecting their mutual resolve to address emerging security challenges through sustained engagement and partnership.