- Air Chief Sidhu, Bahrain National Guard Commander reaffirm military collaboration in joint training, bilateral exercises, and aviation sector
- Air Chief briefs on PAF’s modernization, niche capabilities, and training reforms
- Bahraini commander lauds PAF’s professionalism, courage in recent conflict with India
RAWALPINDI: General Shaikh Mohammed Bin Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, Commander of the Bahrain National Guard, and Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to sustained defence cooperation, placing special focus on joint training initiatives and enhanced collaboration in the aviation sector, the military’s media wing said.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the reaffirmation came during a meeting between the visiting Bahrain National Guard chief and the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) leadership at Air Headquarters, Islamabad.
COMMANDER BAHRAIN NATIONAL GUARD VISITS AIR HEADQUARTERS pic.twitter.com/LTvsA6aoUU
— DGPR (AIR FORCE) (@DGPR_PAF) September 23, 2025
Both sides underscored the importance of broadening military cooperation, fostering institutional collaboration, and strengthening bilateral defence ties to effectively meet evolving regional challenges.
Air Chief Marshal Sidhu extended a warm welcome to the dignitary and briefed him on recent advancements within the PAF. He highlighted modernization initiatives, including infrastructure development, training reforms, and the induction of niche capabilities—measures aimed at enhancing the PAF’s operational preparedness and technological edge in multi-domain warfare, the ISPR said.
Emphasizing the deep-rooted religious and historical bonds between Pakistan and Bahrain, the Air Chief reiterated his resolve to further expand defence collaboration, particularly in training, joint exercises, and knowledge-sharing.
General Shaikh Mohammed Bin Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, in turn, congratulated the Air Chief on the outstanding performance of the PAF during its recent conflict with India. He praised the professional excellence, operational readiness, and courage of PAF personnel. The Bahrain National Guard Commander also expressed a strong desire for closer cooperation in training, joint learning through exercises, and bilateral ventures with the Bahrain Air Force, noting that such initiatives would foster mutual growth and shared operational experience.
#ISPR
Rawalpindi 23 September 2025General Shaikh Mohammed Bin Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, Commander #Bahrain National Guard, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, #Pakistan Air Force at Air Headquarters, Islamabad.
During the meeting… pic.twitter.com/TpOU5srFpS
— Pakistan Armed Forces News 🇵🇰 (@PakistanFauj) September 23, 2025
The visit, ISPR added, reinforced the enduring bonds of brotherhood and defence partnership. The Bahraini dignitary lauded the PAF’s indigenization drive and commended its leadership for playing a pivotal role in safeguarding the regional balance of power.
