President confers Nishan-i-Imtiaz upon Turkish Airforce commander

ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi on Wednesday conferred Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) upon Commander Turkish Air Force General Hasan Kucukakayuz, Radio Pakistan reported.

As per details, the commander of Turkish Airforce called on President Alvi today.

During the meeting, the president said “Pakistan and Turkey enjoy an unparalleled fraternal relationship embedded in a shared cultural and religious heritage.”

He also appreciated Turkish support during recent tensions with India.

Dr. Alvi told the visiting dignitary that there is a vast potential for investment in Pakistan especially in energy, infrastructure and food processing sector.

Earlier today, Commander of Turkish Airforce General Hasan visited Air Headquarter in the federal capital and called on Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan.

The Turkish air chief arrived with his delegation to visit the headquarter where Air Marshal Mujahid Anwar welcomed the visiting dignitaries.

General Hasan paid tribute to the martyrs of Pakistani airforce and presented floral wreath at the memorial of martyrs.

Later, the two air chiefs exchanged views on the security situation and other matters of mutual interest.

The Turkish commander appreciated  the professionalism of the Pakistani Airforce and noted the fact that Airforce of Turkey always stood beside Pakistan through every difficult time.

Both the sides reinvigorated their military ties and expressed resolve to take it farther.