Summary Pakistan and Uzbekistan agree to expand defence cooperation, joint military exercises and advanced technology collaboration during Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu's official visit.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Pakistan and Uzbekistan have agreed to strengthen their defence partnership and expand military cooperation following an official visit by Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu to Uzbekistan.
The visit featured high-level meetings with Uzbekistan’s Defence Minister and Deputy Defence Minister, during which both sides discussed ways to deepen bilateral defence relations, enhance military collaboration and explore greater cooperation in advanced technologies.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the meetings focused on expanding the scope of defence cooperation between the two countries, with particular emphasis on strengthening institutional ties and improving collaboration in areas of mutual interest.
The discussions also reflected the shared commitment of Pakistan and Uzbekistan to further develop their longstanding friendly relations through closer defence and military engagement.
During the meetings, the Uzbek Defence Minister appreciated the Pakistan Air Force’s professional expertise, combat capabilities and operational effectiveness.
The recognition highlighted the Pakistan Air Force’s standing as a professionally capable force, while also providing an opportunity for both countries to explore additional avenues for military collaboration.
Both sides agreed to promote joint military exercises and professional exchanges to strengthen cooperation between their respective armed forces.
The proposed initiatives are aimed at providing opportunities for personnel from both countries to share expertise, exchange professional knowledge and develop a better understanding of each other's operational capabilities.
The discussions also covered the importance of expanding cooperation in modern technology, an area that continues to play an increasingly significant role in military preparedness and operational effectiveness.
According to ISPR, Pakistan and Uzbekistan reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing institutional cooperation in the defence sector.
Both countries also agreed to broaden their collaboration in operational preparedness and advanced technologies, reflecting their interest in building a more comprehensive defence partnership.
Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu highlighted the deep-rooted brotherly relations between Pakistan and Uzbekistan and stressed the importance of further strengthening defence cooperation.
His remarks underscored Pakistan's commitment to developing closer military ties with Uzbekistan through sustained engagement, professional collaboration and expanded institutional partnerships.
The visit forms part of broader efforts to reinforce bilateral relations, with defence cooperation emerging as an important area of engagement between the two countries.
ISPR said the discussions reaffirmed the shared resolve to expand defence-sector collaboration and strengthen ties through joint exercises, professional exchanges and cooperation in emerging technologies.
