BAF Chief returns home from China

Chief of Staff of Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) Air Chief Marshal Shaikh Abdul Hannan returned to Bangladesh on 23 July 2023, Sunday after an official visit to China. It is mentionable that, Chief of Air Staff left Dhaka for China on 16 July 2023, Sundayfor an official visit along with his spouse and four entourage on an invitation from China People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF).

During the visit, Chief of Staff of Bangladesh Air Force made a courtesy call on with General Li Shangfu, State Councilor & Defense Minister and General Chang Dingqiu, Commander of PLAAF. Besides, they exchanged views on issues like training, modernization and exchange of technology between Air Forces of the two countries. Furthermore, they expressed willingness to deliver K-8 aircraft and essential equipments/spares for the use of BAF within the shortest possible time.

Besides, Chief of Staff of Bangladesh Air Force visited China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation (CATIC), Hongdu Aviation Industry Group, Air Force Command College (AFCC) and Aviation University of PLAAF. This visit of Chief of Air Staff will hopefully play a significant role in strengthening the existing relationship between Bangladesh Air Force and China People's Liberation Army Air Force in days to come.