Chief of Staff of the Sultan’s Armed Forces of Oman, Vice Admiral Abdullah Bin Khamis-Al-Raisi called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Pakistan Air Force (PAF), in his office on August 7, 2023. The meeting discussed key areas of mutual interest, the geopolitical environment and regional developments.

CAS briefed the visiting dignitary on the overall framework of PAF’s modernization drive through smart procurements, induction of niche technologies and revamping training in line with contemporary trends. He reiterated his sound determination to further elevate the existing ties in military cooperation and training, especially in the domains of cyber, electronic warfare, space and computing. The Air Chief emphasized, “Pakistan highly regards its robust diplomatic, economic and defense ties with the brotherly country Oman which are based on the strong foundation of alignment on all significant matters concerning regional peace, security and stability.” Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu also highlighted that both countries have always supported each other in testing times. “PAF is dedicated to continuing the provision of training and support for the Royal Air Force of Oman.” CAS reiterated the need to focus on shared training goals to address future warfare challenges and reinvigorate the training domain between the two Air Forces.
Vice Admiral Abdullah Bin Khamis-Al-Raisi lauded the exceptional professionalism of the PAF personnel and acknowledged the impressive strides made by PAF in developing indigenous capabilities in the aviation industry. The visiting dignitary reiterated that the cooperation will strengthen in multiple fields for both countries’ mutual benefit.
Both sides expressed their commitment to exploring new avenues of collaboration with a special focus on training and knowledge sharing. The commanders agreed to explore the possibility of respective air forces engaging in air exercises while staying on their soil. The meeting serves as a testament to the commitment between the armed forces of both countries to working together to address common challenges and opportunities in defense and military cooperation.