Chief of Air Staff of Bangladesh Air Force Air Chief Marshal Shaikh Abdul Hannan returned home Friday after an official visit to Russia.
Abdul Hannan left Dhaka for Russia on October 20 last on an official visit along with his spouse and two entourages at the invitation of the Ministry of Defence, the Russian Federation and the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC) of Russia, an ISPR press release said.
During the visit, he called on General Surovikin Sergey Vladimirovich, Commander in Chief of the Aerospace Forces, Russian Federation.
They exchanged views on different bilateral issues of mutual interest. He also called on Director General of reputed Russian Industry ROSOBORONEXPORT and the representatives of National Aviation Services Company (NASC).
They discussed professional matters. Besides, Shaikh Abdul Hannan visited various military and civil installations, including the Production Plant of different aircraft and helicopters, in Russia.
It is expected that the visit of the Chief of Air Staff will play a vital role in strengthening the existing bilateral relationship with Bangladesh and Russia by expanding scope of mutual cooperation in the professional sectors.
Besides, this visit created an opportunity to exchange expert views with the high military and civil officials.
The visit will surely enhance existing capability of the Bangladesh Air Force in respect of technology, procurement and maintenance of equipment.
While returning from Russia, the Chief of Air Staff also visited 'Dubai Expo-2020' held in UAE.
