Staff Reporter, Dhaka : A 40 member delegation of Indian and Russian Armed Forces (India-36 and Russia-04) called on Chief of Air Staff of Bangladesh Air Force Air Chief Marshal Shaikh Abdul Hannan, BBP, BUP, nswc, fawc, psc at BAF Shaheen Hall on Sunday (17-12-2023). Mentionable that, among delegation, a total of 32 (30 Indian and 02 Russian) War Veterans had contributed/participated in Liberation War of Bangladesh.
During call on, the visiting team exchanged greetings and shared their views. Chief of Air Staff commemorated the contribution of Indian and Russian Armed Forces during the liberation war of Bangladesh in 1971 with gratitude. In his speech, Chief of Air Staff recalled the Greatest Bengali of all time, Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the architect of Independent Bangladesh. He showed respect to the martyred freedom fighters of all members whose sacrifice gave us the freedom of Bangladesh. Mentionable that, a 40 member delegation team arrived in Bangladesh on 14 December 2023 for an official visit on an invitation from Bangladesh Government.
During this visit, they are participating in different official ceremony related to celebration of the Victory Day 2023. Surely, the visit will further enhance the existing warm relationship between the countries. Principal Staff Officers of Air Headquarters and other senior BAF officers were also present at the gathering.