Days after Trump-Munir luncheon, Pakistan Air Force chief visits US

Days after Pakistan ArmyPakistan ArmyPakistan Army Chief Asim Munir paid an official visit to United States, Pakistan Air Force chief Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu also visited the US. Interestingly he came to US after a 10-year hiatus, as military ties between the two countries are seen to be improving in recent weeks following Operation Sindoor. This was the first visit by a serving Pakistan air force (PAF) chief in over a decade

Pakistan’s chief of air staff Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu paid an official visit to the US to further enhance bilateral defence cooperation after army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir recently undertook a similar tour.

A PAF statement said on Wednesday: “This high-level visit is a strategic milestone in the Pak-US defence partnership. The visit will play a significant role in addressing key regional and global security issues as well as building institutional ties.” It further said Sidhu held several important meetings with the top military and political leadership of the country during the visit to the US.