ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have explored new avenues of engagement through joint training initiatives and deeper military-to-military cooperation, Pakistan’s military media wing stated in a statement on Monday.
According to the military’s media wing, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), Commander of the UAE Naval Forces, Major General Humaid Mohammed Abdullah Alremeithi, called on Pakistan Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu at Air Headquarters in Islamabad.
The meeting focused on evolving regional security dynamics. The statement said that during the meeting, the Chief of the Air Staff expounded his vision to transform PAF into a modern, agile, and technology-driven Air Force through state-of-the-art upgradation programmes in cyber, space, Artificial Intelligence, electronic warfare, and aerospace domains.
He highlighted the deep-rooted religious and historical ties between the two nations, emphasising Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to expanding military-to-military cooperation with the UAE, particularly in the areas of training and joint operational exercises.
“Commander of the UAE Naval Forces expressed sincere gratitude to the Air Chief for the warm reception and gracious hospitality extended by Pakistan Air Force,” ISPR said.
It added that the UAE Commander lauded PAF’s indigenisation drive, appreciating its robust framework, homegrown capabilities, and focus on technological advancement, making it an operationally prepared and technologically advanced Air Force of the region.
“The visiting dignitary expressed the earnest desire of the UAE Armed Forces to draw from the Pakistan Air Force’s rich operational experience in multi-domain warfare,” ISPR said.
He underscored that PAF’s tested operational framework and combat-proven doctrine remain invaluable for regional and international partners alike.
Commander of the UAE Naval Forces further conveyed the UAE’s keen interest in conducting joint exercises with PAF, highlighting the immense value of mutual learning, operational synergy, and enhanced interoperability.
According to the statement, he also shared that the UAE Air Force is eager to participate in joint training initiatives in Pakistan, an undertaking he described as a vital cornerstone in further cementing the brotherly relations between the two nations.
It said the meeting between the Chief of the Air Staff and the Commander of the UAE Naval Forces signifies the commitment between the Armed Forces of both countries in working together to address common challenges and the willingness to further strengthen their bilateral ties in the realms of defence and military cooperation.
Earlier today, Pakistan conferred its prestigious Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) on UAE naval chief Major General Humaid Abdulla Alremeithi.
Later, he met with President Asif Ali Zardari, who said the award was a recognition of his outstanding services, while his visit reflected the enduring fraternal ties between Pakistan and the UAE.
Separately, Major General Humaid Mohammed Abdullah Alremeithi also met with Chief of Pakistan’s Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf at the Naval Headquarters.
During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security dynamics, and bilateral defence cooperation were discussed.
Admiral Naveed Ashraf highlighted the Pakistan Navy’s ongoing initiatives aimed at promoting peace and security in the region through Regional Maritime Security Patrols.
The Commander of the UAE Naval Forces appreciated the Pakistan Navy’s efforts in maintaining maritime security and regional stability.
