PROVINCE REPORT
ISLAMABAD: A high-level delegation from Brazil, led by Admiral Renato Rodrigues De Aguiar Freire, Chief of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Brazilian Armed Forces, separately called on Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf and Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu on October 13.
During the meeting at Naval Headquarters, discussions focused on regional maritime security and strengthening bilateral naval cooperation through professional training, exchange visits and joint exercises.
The visiting Brazilian dignitary appreciated the Pakistan Navy’s Regional Maritime Security Patrols initiative and its contribution to regional stability.
At Air Headquarters, the Air Chief highlighted the Pakistan Air Force’s modernisation and indigenisation efforts, including the integration of kinetic, space, cyber, artificial intelligence and electronic warfare capabilities, with a focus on technological advancement and self-reliance.
Admiral Freire appreciated the professionalism and operational capabilities of the Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Air Force.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to expanding professional exchanges, institutional cooperation and bilateral defence collaboration.
