RAAF chief visits air, naval HQs, calls on Aman, Zaka

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  • Air Marshal Davies lays wreath at PAF’s Martyrs’ Monument

 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Gavin Neil Davies on Monday held separate meetings with Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Suhail Aman and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah.

On arrival, the distinguished guest was received at the Air Headquarters by Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman where a smartly turned out contingent of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) presented him the guard of honour. The RAAF chief paid homage to the martyrs of the PAF by laying wreath on Martyrs’ Monument.

The visiting dignitary was introduced to the principal staff officers of the PAF. He was also given a detailed briefing on the PAF. Later, he called on Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman in his office where both the dignitaries discussed matters of professional and mutual interest.

The RAAF chief lauded the PAF’s leading role in the Zarb-e-Azb security operation against terrorism. He appreciated the high morale and sound professionalism of the PAF personnel. Sohail Aman emphasised the importance of mutual training and conduct of operational exercises between the two air forces to benefit from each other experiences.

Air Marshal Davies who is on an official visit to Pakistan on the invitation of the PAF, later visited the Naval Headquarters, and met the naval chief. They discussed matters of professional interest. Zakaullah highlighted the role of his force in the war against terror.

He also enlightened about the role of the Pakistan navy in the Coalition Maritime Campaign Plan and anti-piracy operations. The RAAF chief eulogised the role of the Pakistan Navy for peace in the region and establishment of maritime security.