Rawalpindi, February 13, 2026: Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force, called on President Prabowo Subianto during his official visit to Indonesia, underscoring the longstanding brotherhood and shared values between the two nations, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a press release on Friday. President Subianto expressed interest in leveraging PAF’s advanced training ecosystem and aerospace infrastructure to enhance Indonesia’s defence capabilities.
Earlier, the Air Chief held separate high-level meetings with Defence Minister Lieutenant General (Retd) Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces, and the Indonesian Air Marshal. He was accorded a Guard of Honour at all venues.
During discussions with the Indonesian Air Chief, both sides explored enhanced Air Force-to-Air Force cooperation, joint training from basic to advanced levels, professional exchanges, and collaboration in emerging aerospace domains. The Indonesian Air Chief sought PAF’s support to advance operational and flying training, acknowledging PAF’s extensive combat experience. In recognition of his role in strengthening bilateral air power cooperation, the Air Chief was conferred the Medal of Honour, the highest award of the Indonesian Air Force.
The Air Chief also participated in a joint meeting with the Indonesian Defence Minister and Chief of Defence Forces, covering a wide range of defence and security matters. Indonesian leadership lauded the professionalism and modernization efforts of the Pakistan Air Force and praised the advanced technological infrastructure of the National Aerospace Science & Technology Park.
