AIR CHIEF OFFERS COOPERATION TO SRI LANKA IN THE FIELDS OF AVIATION DURING HIS OFFICIAL VISIT

[The Eagle]

AIR CHIEF OFFERS COOPERATION TO SRI LANKA IN THE FIELDS OF AVIATION DURING HIS OFFICIAL VISIT

07 February, 2020: Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force arrived in Sri Lanka on an official visit.
The Air Chief called on the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Mr Mahinda Rajapaksa, in his Office. The Sri Lankan Prime Minister acknowledged Pakistan’s unwavering support to Sri Lanka in any hour of need. He also underscored the need of learning from each other’s experience. The Air Chief assured of sustained support and cooperation in the fields of technical training and professional expertise. He also reiterated to further enhance the existing friendly relations between both the countries in general and the air forces in particular.
Earlier in the day, the Air Chief visited Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters. A smartly turned out contingent of Sri Lanka Air Force presented him the Guard of Honour. He called on Air Marshal Sumangala Dias, Commander Sri Lanka Air Force. Bilateral matters pertaining to mutual professional interest came under discussion during the meeting. The Air Chief offered to provide training assistance and cooperation in various aviation related fields to his counterpart. The Sri Lankan Air Chief thanked Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan for such sincere offer of cooperation and agreed to explore new avenues to enhance bilateral professional cooperation.

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[Windjammer]

PAF and Sri Lankan AF go back a long way.

 

[Wood]

It would be interesting to see if Sri Lanka follows through with the purchase of JF-17 after this visit.

 

[Uguduwa]

It would be interesting to see if Sri Lanka follows through with the purchase of JF-17 after this visit.

Don't think so. I think it's better to downsize the military while keeping a good navy until economy picks up.

Had it not been us there wouldn't be a SL now!

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[Wood]

Don't think so. I think it's better to downsize the military while keeping a good navy until economy picks up.

How much is Sri Lankan Air Force looking to spend? JF17 is an attractive buy for the stated price. Although, Sri Lanka can chose to buy an F16 or Mig 29 as well

 

[Ultima Thule]

JF17 is an attractive buy for the stated price.

They Chose JF-17 few year back but pressure from India were so much on SL to not to chose JF-17 instead TEJAS, for that reason they abandon Plan to buy JF-17

 

[Chak Bamu]

I am not optimistic about a Sri Lankan purchase of JF-17 jets. It would be a perfect fit, but Indian pressure can not be ignored.

 

[Uguduwa]

How much is Sri Lankan Air Force looking to spend? JF17 is an attractive buy for the stated price. Although, Sri Lanka can chose to buy an F16 or Mig 29 as well

Not sure but I am against spending so much on military. It's not necessary yet when there are more problems to fix.

 

[Windjammer]

 

[ghazi52]

Air Chief calls on Sri Lankan Defence Minister & Naval Chief

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force called on Mr Chamal Rajapaksa, State Minister of Defence. The Air Chief reiterated to offer all-out support and cooperation to Sri Lanka in defence related fields. Both the dignitaries agreed to further enhance the existing bilateral cooperation between both the countries.

Later in the day, the Air Chief had a meeting with Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva, Commander Sri Lanka Navy in his office. Matters related to bilateral defence collaboration and mutual interest were discussed at length during the meeting. Earlier on his arrival at Naval Headquarters, he was presented guard of honour by a smartly turned out contingent of Sri Lanka Navy.