Rawalpindi: Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), called on Lieutenant General Staff Pilot Mohanad Ghalib Mohammed Radi Al-Asadi, Commander of the Iraqi Air Force, during his official visit to Iraq.

The Air Chief was welcomed with a Guard of Honour at the Iraqi Air Force Headquarters, reflecting the strong mutual respect between the two forces. Discussions focused on enhancing bilateral military cooperation, including joint training, capacity building, and operational coordination.

Air Chief Sidhu emphasized the deep-rooted religious, cultural, and historical ties between Pakistan and Iraq and reaffirmed the PAF's commitment to supporting the Iraqi Air Force in training and capacity development. Both commanders agreed to pursue joint exercises and training initiatives to strengthen interoperability.

The Iraqi Air Chief lauded the professionalism and technological capabilities of the PAF, expressing interest in benefiting from Pakistan's world-class training programs and in acquiring JF-17 Thunder fighter jets and Super Mushshak trainer aircraft. He also appreciated Pakistan's ongoing role in promoting regional stability.

The visit highlighted the shared determination of both air forces to further strengthen defence ties and professional collaboration.