Pakistan and Romania have emphasized deeper military to military cooperation between the two countries.
The emphasis was laid a meeting between Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu and Romanian Chief of Defence General Gheorgita Vlad during Pakistan Air Force Chief’s official visit to Romania.
During this engagement, Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu said Pakistan values its strong diplomatic and defence ties with Romania which are based on convergence on all important issues related to regional peace and security while reiterating strong bilateral military partnership in the face of shared challenges.
He reaffirmed PAF’s strong commitment to further deepening this partnership by exploring new avenues of collaboration and operational synergy for mutual professional advancement.
The Romanian State Secretary of Defence commended Pakistan Air Force for its remarkable combat record and operational excellence, expressing Romania’s keen interest in benefiting from PAF’s extensive operational experience.
The Romanian Chief of Defence lauded the professionalism and capabilities of PAF and conveyed a strong desire to strengthen bilateral cooperation through enhanced interoperability, joint exercises, training exchanges and professional development programs aimed at fostering long-term strategic collaboration between the two Armed Forces.
The visit of Chief of the Air Staff to Romania marks a significant step towards fortifying defence relations between the two countries. It also underscores the mutual resolve of both nations to work together in addressing emerging security challenges through sustained engagement and partnership.
