UAE Ambassador meets Pakistan Air Chief

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Ambassador of the UAE, Hammad Obaid Al-Zaabi, (L) calling on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed, (R) PAF at Air Headquarters, Islamabad.
Ambassador of the UAE, Hammad Obaid Al-Zaabi, (L) calling on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed, (R) PAF at Air Headquarters, Islamabad.

Islamabad, 18 May 2023 (TDI): The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador, Hamad Obaid Al-Zaabi, paid a visit to Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff in the Pakistan Air Force. The primary focus of their meeting was to discuss areas of shared interest and regional developments.

During their conversation, the Air Chief Staff shared his vision for modernizing the Pakistan Air Force, which involved strategic acquisitions from allied nations, infrastructure upgrades, and revitalization of operational and training domains.

Emphasizing the longstanding religious, cultural, and historical ties between the two states, Zaheer Ahmed reiterated his unwavering commitment to strengthening the existing military-to-military cooperation, strategic alliance, and training partnerships between the two countries.

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Acknowledging the strong bond of brotherhood between Pakistan and the UAE, the Air Chief highlighted the value placed on their robust diplomatic, economic, and defense relationship. This partnership is built upon a shared perspective on crucial matters concerning regional peace, security, and stability.

Ambassador of the UAE, Hammad Obaid Al-Zaabi, (L) calling on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed, (R) PAF at Air Headquarters, Islamabad.
Ambassador of the UAE, Hammad Obaid Al-Zaabi, (L) calling on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed, (R) PAF at Air Headquarters, Islamabad.

The UAE Ambassador commended the impressive progress achieved by the Pakistan Air Force, particularly in terms of indigenization, and expressed admiration for the professionalism displayed by PAF personnel.

Furthermore, the Ambassador pledged to contribute towards further enhancing bilateral military ties across all levels. He expressed a desire to strengthen cooperation in various domains, including training, emerging technologies, and mutual collaboration in the aviation industry.

The meeting between the Chief of the Air Staff and the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates serves as a testament to the deep-rooted friendship and unwavering commitment between the two nations. It reflects their shared determination to promote a peaceful and stable region.