Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force Air Chief
Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan on Friday visited Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters and called on Com
mander Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Air
Marshal Sudarshana Karagoda Pathirana.
A smartly turned out contingent of the Sri Lanka Air Force presen
ted the Guard of Honour to the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air Chief, said a PAF press release received here.
Bilateral matters pertaining to mutual professional interest came under discussion during the meeting. Speaking on the occasion, the Air Chief said it was a moment of pride for PAF tha
t Commander SLAF was trained in Pakistan. He further added, “Our armed forces in general and Air Forces in particular, have strong ties of friendship.”
The Sri Lankan Air Chief thanked Air Chief
Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan for sincere offer of cooperation and agreed to explore new avenues to enhance bilateral professional cooperation. The Air Chief also attended SLAF’s 70th anniversary Parade as Guest of Honour at SLAF Base, Katunayke. The Air Chief extended his felicitations to Sri Lankan Force on completing 70 years of glorious service to the
nation. He also congratulated No 5 Fighter Squadron and No 6 Helicopter Squadron of the SLAF on award of President’s Colours. Later in the day, The Air Chief attended the launching ceremony of a book titled Iron Wings of Glory. President of Sri Lanka Gotabaya Rajapaksa presented a copy of the book to Air Chief
Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan.