British High Commissioner to Pakistan, H.E. Ms. Jane Marriott, called on Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu at Air Headquarters, Islamabad, on July 23, 2024. Several key areas of mutual interest were discussed, with a special focus on technological collaboration, joint exercises, and the evolving regional security situation.

CAS accentuated the cordial relations between the two allies while highlighting his unwavering commitment to elevate the existing synergistic partnership between the two countries. He highlighted the ongoing modernization drive of the PAF aimed at transforming it into a next generation air force. He reiterated his resolve to develop fully indigenized solutions for PAF's operational needs. Referring to the historic partnership between the two nations, the CAS said, "The ever-evolving regional and global security situation, accompanied by the changing dynamics of air combat, demands an enhanced partnership between Pakistan and the United Kingdom. Both nations hold strong strategic and historical ties, firmly rooted in mutual consensus on all important issues of regional peace and stability."
The British High Commissioner lauded PAF for its befitting modernization plan and the promising indigenization efforts under the current leadership. Appreciating PAF's strides in modern technology facilitated through the National Aerospace Science and Technology Park (NASTP) and the latest advancements in technical training, infrastructure development and smart inductions, the esteemed High Commissioner expressed her keen desire to enhance the existing mutual collaboration in the technological domain. She also expressed her great admiration for NASTP being spearheaded by the PAF and said the model is worth emulating.
Both sides concurred on optimizing the existing military-to-military and Air Force-to-Air Force ties between the two countries, with emerging technologies and operational competencies being the focus points. The dignitaries also discussed exploring new avenues for joint military training and exchange programs to facilitate the exchange of expertise, enhance interoperability, and foster closer ties between the air forces of both countries.
The meeting signifies a resolute commitment by both nations to reinforce their strategic partnership, foster military collaboration, and promote robust relations between them.