Two-week long Multi-National air exercise “ACES Meet 2021-1” concluded at an Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Operational Base, reported DGPR PAF on Thursday a day earlier.
According to PAF spokesperson, closing ceremony for “ACES Meet 2021-1” was attended by awaf Saeed Al-Malky, Ambassador KSA to Pakistan graced the ceremony as Guest of Honour. Air Vice Marshal (Pilot) / Staff Awad Abdullah Al Zahrani, Defence Attache KSA and Colonel Wallin David, Air Attache USA were also present in the ceremony along with observers from Bahrain, Egypt and Jordan.
The exercise which kicked-off on March 29th, featured active participation of PAF, RSAF and USAF participated in the exercise whereas Bahrain, Egypt and Jordan air forces were invited as observers.
Meanwhile Air Commodore Ali Naeem Zahoor, Base Commander PAF Base, Mushaf was the chief guest of the closing ceremony of the two-week long multi-national air exercise.
PAF is happy to share its experiences and expertise in the field of Counter-Terrorism Operations with RSAF & USAF. At the same time, Exercise ACES Meet has also provided a good opportunity for us for mutual learning.” He further said, “With the successful and meaningful conduct of exercise, we have consolidated our resolve, that we stand by each other as allies and friends,” said Air Commodore Ali Naeem Zahoor.
Expressing his views, Nawaf Saeed Al-Malky, Ambassador KSA to Pakistan, expressed gratitude to PAF for arranging such exercise, especially in COVID-19 situation.
Such exercises increase the comradeship and professional excellence of the participants, he noted.
Furthermore, Colonel Wallin David, Air Attache USA also congratulated Pakistan Air Force on successful completion of the exercise.
