ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan on Thursday was awarded the Turkish Legion of Merit in recognition of his services for promoting defence ties between Pakistan and Turkey.
An impressive ceremony was held at the Headquarters of Turkish Air Force at Ankara, said a press release issued by Directorate of Media Affairs of PAF.
On arrival at the headquarters of the Turkish Air Force (TAF), a smartly turned out contingent of Turkish Air Force presented him the guard of honour. Later, the air chief called on General Hasan Kucukakyuz, Commander of the TAF.
Both the dignitaries discussed matters related to professional interests. During the meeting, the air chief thanked the Turkish government for the award and said that the two countries enjoyed enviable brotherly ties spread over years.
General Hasan Kucukakyuz lauded the level of defence and security cooperation between the two countries.
Both agreed to further enhance and expand mutual collaboration and defence ties in general and air forces in particular.
