Govt would utilize all its resources to modernize PAF in order to ensure an impregnable aerial defence of the country: FM Bilawal

ISLAMABAD, May 25 (SABAH): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force during his visit to Air Headquarters, Islamabad on Thursday.

According to a stated issued by the Spokesperson of Pakistan Air Force, matters pertaining to evolving geo-strategic environment and regional security situation were discussed during the meeting.

Air Chief briefed the visiting dignitary about various ongoing projects being carried out by Pakistan Air Force with special focus on the modernization and development of indigenous capabilities. Chief of the Air Staff also briefed the Foreign Minister about his vision of PAF’s National Aerospace Science & Technology Park project and highlighted that the mega project is aimed at fostering collaborative research, development and innovation in the domains of aviation, space, IT, cyber & computing to accrue maximum social, economic, technological and scientific dividends for Pakistan.

The Foreign Minister lauded the matchless professionalism of PAF personnel and stated that the government would utilize all its resources to modernize Pakistan Air Force in order to ensure an impregnable aerial defence of the country. Paying rich tribute to the PAF Shuhada, the Foreign Minister said, “The nation is grateful to all martyrs of Pakistan Air Force who sacrificed their lives while fighting valiantly in order to foil the nefarious ambitions of our enemy.” He also admired the PAF leadership for the revamping of training in order to produce a well-equipped and skillful workforce, to cope up with the evolving dynamics of aviation industry and the challenges faced by national security.

Meanwhile Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said Pakistan’s foreign policy is guided by national interests, pragmatism and constructive engagement.

Addressing a convocation of Fazaia Medical College in Islamabad on Thursday, FM Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said we have worked day and night towards the betterment of Pakistan’s relations with all international partners.

The Foreign Minister said it is a matter of great satisfaction that despite enormous challenges faced by Pakistan at domestic and international fronts, we have advanced foreign policy interests of Pakistan. He said the recent achievements on diplomatic front include exit from FATF grey list. He said Pakistan also played a key role in creating the loss and damage fund at COP 27 for countries impacted by climate change related calamities.

The Foreign Minister said the success of our policy was also evident in the International Conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan held in Geneva where the international community stood shoulder to shoulder with Pakistan. He said this conference was also a befitting response to those who threaten us of isolation.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said the government looks forward to partnering with the international community to build a Climate Resilient Pakistan.

The Foreign Minister was also appreciative of all branches of the armed forces for providing medical relief during natural disasters. He said their participation in disaster relief operations is well acknowledged internationally and is a valuable means of public diplomacy for Pakistan.