{"id":489221,"date":"2025-07-10T08:32:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T03:32:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=489221"},"modified":"2025-07-10T08:32:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T03:32:33","slug":"turkiye-lauds-pafs-exceptional-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/turkiye-lauds-pafs-exceptional-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"Turkiye lauds PAF\u2019s exceptional performance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> ISLAMABAD<br \/>\nTurkiye has expressed earnest desire to bolster bilateral defence relations with Pakistan through deeper industry-to-industry collaboration.<br \/>\nThe desire was expressed by Turkish Defence Minister Yasar G\u00fcler who along with a high level delegation held meeting with Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu during visit to Air Headquarters, Islamabad.<br \/>\nThe meeting encompassed discussions on evolving regional security dynamics, progress of ongoing defence cooperation and prospects for future collaboration in emerging domains of warfare.<br \/>\nThe meeting agreed on establishment of dedicated joint working groups to streamline and accelerate progress across various sectors of mutual interest.<br \/>\nThey also agreed on finalizing the modalities for enhanced training collaboration and reaffirmed their strong commitment to expand the scale and scope of joint bilateral and multilateral air exercises.<br \/>\nThe Chief of the Air Staff highlighted the enduring brotherly ties between Pakistan and Turkiye, and reaffirmed PAF\u2019s steadfast resolve to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in the domains of advanced training and aerospace technologies.<br \/>\nThe Turkish Defence Minister lauded Pakistan Air Force\u2019s exceptional performance, operational preparedness and resolute defence of national sovereignty under the leadership of the Air Chief during the recent conflict with India.<br \/>\nHighlighting the longstanding fraternal ties between Turkiye and Pakistan, Yasar G\u00fcler emphasized exploring joint ventures in niche disruptive technologies, advanced avionics and unmanned aerial systems.<br \/>\nThe Turkish Defence Minister also expressed his appreciation of PAF\u2019s continued support in the pilot exchange programme, terming it vital for fostering professional growth and operational understanding between the two Air Forces.<br \/>\nThe visit of Turkish Minister of Defence to Air Headquarters, Islamabad reflects the shared commitment of both countries to enhance strategic cooperation, solidify defence ties and promote lasting institutional linkages between the Armed Forces of Pakistan and Turkiye.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD Turkiye has expressed earnest desire to bolster bilateral defence relations with Pakistan through deeper industry-to-industry collaboration. 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