Lieutenant General Alexus Grynkewich, Commander of Ninth Air Force U.S. Air Forces Central Command (AFCENT), called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) in his office on January 23, 2023. During the meeting, matters pertaining to regional security situation, enhanced bilateral and defense cooperation were discussed.

The visiting dignitary lauded the professionalism of PAF personnel and the exceptional progress made over the years, especially through indigenization. He also appreciated Pakistan's efforts in promoting regional peace and vowed to enhance cooperation in various fields. The AFCENT Commander offered heartfelt condolences to the people of Pakistan over the loss of life amidst the devastation caused by the floods, and appreciated the efforts put in by the PAF for relief and rehabilitation of the flood victims.
The Air Chief highlighted that both countries enjoy cordial relations and reiterated his resolve to further enhance the existing bilateral cooperation between the two strategic partners. He also shared his vision of modernizing the PAF in order to meet the evolving security and geopolitical challenges. The Air Chief further said, “Pakistan values its strong diplomatic, economic and defence relations with the United States of America, which are based on convergence on all important issues relating to regional peace, security and stability”.
Both sides agreed to further optimize military-to-military ties, particularly in the training and operational domains.