The meeting between the air chiefs of Bangladesh and Pakistan in Islamabad marks a strategically significant moment, one that will not go unnoticed in New Delhi or other regional capitals. While ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh have been improving across diplomatic and economic fronts, engagement at the level of air force leadership elevates the relationship into a far more consequential sphere. Discussions on the fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushak trainer aircraft, the establishment of a comprehensive training and long-term support ecosystem for the Bangladesh Air Force, and detailed deliberations on the potential procurement of the JF-17 Thunder point towards a shift with lasting regional implications.

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