Today, Islamabad warmly welcomed a distinguished delegation led by General Ziya Cemal Kadıoğlu, Commander of the Turkish Air Force, at the Air Headquarters. Pakistan Air Force honoured the visiting team with a pristine Guard of Honour, reflecting the deep mutual respect shared by both nations.
In a spirit of genuine camaraderie, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu and General Kadıoğlu engaged in a forward-looking dialogue on regional security developments, defence cooperation, and the expansion of collaboration into modern and multi-domain warfare.
Air Chief Marshal Sidhu emphasized the longstanding fraternal bond between Pakistan and Türkiye—rooted in common faith, aspirations, and strategic outlook. He marked the arrival of the first cohort of Turkish cadets at the prestigious PAF Academy Asghar Khan as a milestone symbolizing the shared vision of cultivating a new generation of air defenders.
General Kadıoğlu was effusive in his admiration of the Pakistan Air Force’s operational excellence, particularly highlighting its unmatched readiness and resolute defence of national sovereignty during the recent India standoff. He expressed keen interest in learning from PAF’s proven strategies in multi-domain warfare.
A spirit of mutual learning permeated the meeting as both sides reiterated their commitment to deepen collaboration—particularly through joint training, mutual exercises, and multi-domain operations.
General Kadıoğlu also lauded the innovative strides made by Pakistan in aerospace technology, voicing his admiration for the National Aerospace Science & Technology Park and applauding PAF’s homegrown expertise in aerospace innovation and operational autonomy.
This significant visit reaffirms the enduring strategic partnership between Pakistan and Türkiye, emphasizing shared ambitions, mutual respect, and a united vision for peace and technological collaboration.
