Bangladesh Air Chief Holds High-Level Talks with CDF Munir, Naval Chief to Boost Defence Cooperation

Bangladesh Air Chief Meets Pakistan’s Top Military Leadership to Strengthen Defence Cooperation

The Air Chief of Bangladesh on Thursday held high-level meetings with Pakistan’s senior military leadership to discuss enhancing bilateral defence cooperation, regional security, and military collaboration between the two countries.

Bangladesh Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Hasan Mahmood Khan met Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, according to a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

Key Focus Areas of the Meeting

During the meeting, both sides discussed:

Matters of mutual interest

Regional and strategic security dynamics

Ways to strengthen bilateral defence and military cooperation

The ISPR said both military leaders emphasized the importance of:

Professional military collaboration

Joint training programs

Stronger defence ties between the armed forces of Pakistan and Bangladesh

ACM Khan praised the professionalism of the Pakistan Armed Forces and appreciated their role in promoting regional peace and stability. In response, Field Marshal Asim Munir reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to maintaining long-term and enduring defence relations with Bangladesh, calling the relationship a reflection of the strong bonds between the two brotherly nations.

Bangladesh Air Chief Meets Pakistan Naval Chief

In a separate meeting, ACM Hasan Mahmood Khan met Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf at the Naval Headquarters in Islamabad.

According to the ISPR, discussions focused on:

Evolving regional security challenges

Maritime security cooperation

Further strengthening bilateral defence ties

The Bangladeshi air chief acknowledged the high professional standards of the Pakistan Navy and expressed interest in expanding military collaboration. Both sides agreed to:

Increase high-level military exchanges

Expand joint training exercises

Enhance interoperability and coordination

Admiral Ashraf highlighted Pakistan Navy’s ongoing efforts and initiatives aimed at ensuring regional maritime peace and stability.

Growing Defence Ties Between Pakistan and Bangladesh

ACM Khan is leading a high-level defence delegation during his official visit to Pakistan. Earlier this week, he met his Pakistani counterpart, where both air chiefs discussed the potential procurement of JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft, according to the ISPR.

The ISPR noted that the visit reflects deepening defence relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh, following Admiral Ashraf’s landmark visit to Dhaka in November 2025. During that visit, the naval chief met Bangladesh’s senior military leadership and toured the National Defence College and Bangladesh Naval Academy, calling it a milestone in defence diplomacy.

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