Pakistan-Belarus deepen defence ties, top military officials hold strategic talks

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), a Belarusian defence delegation led by Major General Muraveiko Pavel Nikolayevich, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Belarus have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding defence cooperation following high-level talks between senior military officials at Air Headquarters in Islamabad.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), a Belarusian defence delegation led by Major General Muraveiko Pavel Nikolayevich, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces and First Deputy Defence Minister, met with Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, on Thursday.

The discussions focused on regional security, matters of mutual interest and opportunities to broaden military collaboration between the two countries. During the meeting, the Pakistan Air Force chief reiterated the PAF’s resolve to strengthen bilateral defence ties through greater cooperation in joint training, military exercises, technological innovation and defence industry partnerships.

The Belarusian military chief praised the Pakistan Air Force for its high level of operational readiness, technological progress and growing self-reliance in defence capabilities. He also reaffirmed Belarus’ interest in expanding military cooperation with Pakistan across key areas.

The meeting highlighted the shared determination of both countries to reinforce defence relations and explore new avenues of collaboration aimed at promoting mutual strategic interests