The Iraqi Air Chief has expressed keen interest in Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) JF-17 Thunder fighter jets, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday.
The development came after Bangladesh’s Air Chief held detailed discussions with Pakistan Air Chief Marshal in Islamabad on the “potential procurement” of JF-17 Thunder aircraft.
According to ISPR, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, during his official visit to Iraq, called on Lieutenant General Staff Pilot Mohanad Ghalib Mohammed Radi Al-Asadi, Commander of the Iraqi Air Force.
The Air Chief Zaheer Sidhu was accorded a guard of honour at Iraqi Air Force Headquarters, symbolising the strong bond of mutual respect.
Discussions focused on enhancing bilateral military cooperation, with emphasis on joint training, capacity building and improving operational cooperation, the military’s media wing noted.
Air Chief Marshal Sidhu highlighted the deep-rooted religious, cultural, and historical ties between Pakistan and Iraq, reaffirming PAF’s commitment to support the Iraqi Air Force in training and capacity development.
