Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) made a landmark visit to Turkiye to attend the prestigious Graduation and Flag Detachment Ceremony, as guest of Honour.
The ceremony was held at Turkish Air Force Academy.
PAF chief visited Turkiye consequent to a special invitation by the Turkiye President Rajab Tayyip Erdogan.
PAF chief expressed his gratitude to the Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, for extending a warm invitation to attend Graduation and Flag Detachment Ceremony and reaffirmed Pakistan Air Force’s commitment to fostering a robust partnership with the Turkish Air Force.
The ceremony was also attended by Minister of State for Defence & Deputy Prime Minister of the State of Qatar, Dr Khalid Bin Mohammad Al-Attiyah and Minister of Defence of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov along with senior military commanders and high level state officials from across the world.
The ceremony is a moment of immense pride and accomplishment for the graduating cadets, as they mark the culmination of their rigorous training and embark on their journey as officers of the Turkish Air Force.
Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu presence as guest of honour adds to the significance of this event and underscores the deep-rooted camaraderie between the two air forces.
During the event, the chief of the air staff interacted with various high-level dignitaries including General Ziya Cemal Kadioglu, Commander of Turkish Air Force.
He also emphasized the shared values and aspirations that form the foundation of the deep-rooted friendship between Pakistan and Turkiye.
