Pakistan and Russia : According to a statement released on Tuesday by the military’s media wing, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu of the Pakistan Air Force has emphasized strengthening military ties with Russia through collaborative training programs, joint military drills, and industrial collaboration.
Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) claims that the air chief marshal met with a high-level delegation led by Colonel General Aleksandr V. Fomin, Russia’s Deputy Defence Minister, to discuss expanding military and industrial cooperation.
According to the statement, “the meeting also discussed new avenues to fortify existing ties through joint military exercises and technical support for PAF equipment.”
Fomin expressed appreciation for the PAF’s recent advancements under the current leadership and reiterated his determination to contribute to strengthening Pakistan’s collaborative defense partnership by providing technical support for PAF equipment and military-to-military cooperation.
A joint military exercise between Pakistan and Russia, codenamed Druzhba (Friendship) VII, began earlier.
In order to improve their combat readiness and identify issues with logistics, training, and current military doctrine, Pakistan’s armed forces regularly participate in joint military exercises with other nations.
According to a statement released by the Pakistan Navy, Russian deputy minister for defense met with chief of naval staff at headquarters. Meanwhile, Colonel General Fomin also met with Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf at the Naval Headquarters in Islamabad.
On Tuesday, Colonel General Aleksandr V Fomin, Russia’s Deputy Defense Minister, meets with Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Chief of the Naval Staff. — Pak Navy The meeting covered a variety of professional topics that were of interest to both parties, such as bilateral collaboration and regional maritime security.
Ashraf stated that Pakistan places a high value on its relationships with the Russian Federation and wants to establish a multifaceted, long-term partnership with Russia.
According to the statement, “the meeting also covered a variety of avenues including bilateral training, exchange of visits, and conduct of bilateral naval exercises between the two navies.”
The Pakistan Navy’s efforts and commitments to collaborative maritime security were acknowledged and acknowledged by the visiting dignitary.
The two chiefs consented to additionally fortify and expand the extent of existing respective safeguard connections especially in oceanic area and maritime advancements, the assertion added.
