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Pakistan, Belarus Reaffirm Plans to Deepen Defence Cooperation

The pledge signals exploratory moves on joint training, technology, defence‑industry ties that could broaden military links between Islamabad and Minsk.

Overview

  • A high-level Belarusian defence delegation led by Major General Pavel Muraveiko met Pakistan Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Sidhu at Air Headquarters in Islamabad on Thursday to discuss cooperation and regional security.
  • Both sides publicly committed to expand collaboration in joint training programs, bilateral military exercises, technological cooperation and defence‑industrial partnerships.
  • The Belarusian delegation praised the Pakistan Air Force’s operational preparedness, recent technological advances and push for greater self-reliance, and expressed readiness to deepen engagement.
  • Officials described the outcome as a set of commitments and exploratory understandings rather than signed contracts, with no detailed timelines or formal agreements announced.
  • Officials said the talks are part of broader efforts to strengthen institutional ties across the services, a step that could lead to more joint drills, training exchanges and defence‑industry cooperation affecting regional security dynamics.