DHAKA, May 15, 2022 (BSS) - Chief of Air Staff of Bangladesh Air Force (BAF)
Air Chief Marshal Sheikh Abdul Hannan on Saturday left here for Turkey on a
five-day official visit.

At the invitation of Commander of Turkish Air Force General Hasan Kuçukakyüz,
the BAF Chief went on this visit, said a press release here today.

During the visit, the Chief would pay homage to the founder of Turkey Mostafa
Kamal Ataturk through visiting his tomb (Anitkabir) and laying a wreath at
his tomb.

He would also pay a courtesy call on Commander of the Turkish Air Force
General Hasan Kuçukakyüz and exchange views on issues of mutual interest.

During the visit, the Chief would visit Turkish Aerospace Industries and
other government and non-government military equipment manufacturers.

The visit of the Chief of Air Staff will strengthen the existing cordial
relations between Bangladesh and Turkey which will expand the scope of mutual
cooperation in the professional sector.

The BAF Chief scheduled to return home on May 20.