China and Pakistan looking to enhance cooperation in military aviation
China and Pakistan have pledged to strengthen their collaboration
in aviation, as confirmed during a meeting between Chinese Ambassador Jiang
Zaidong and Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff
of the Pakistan Air Force.
The discussions encompassed the evolving geo-strategic environment
and regional developments, emphasizing the importance of enhancing the
framework for operational training across all domains. Both parties highlighted
the crucial need for readiness and seamless coordination in addressing evolving
security challenges.
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Air Chief Marshal Sidhu outlined the Pakistan Air Force's (PAF)
modernization initiatives, aiming to transition into a Next Generation Air
Force through the incorporation of advanced technologies, with a specific focus
on indigenization and training overhaul.
Stressing the enduring strategic partnership between China and
Pakistan, he expressed the PAF's commitment to deepening aviation cooperation
and exchanges with China, particularly in the realms of human resources and
technology, to collectively tackle shared security challenges.
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Emphasizing the robust diplomatic, economic, and defense ties
between the two nations, Air Chief Marshal Sidhu underlined their alignment on
crucial regional issues related to peace, security, and stability. Ambassador
Jiang commended Pakistan's efforts in promoting regional peace and acknowledged
the PAF's resolute commitment to maintaining a balance of power in the region.
Both dignitaries underscored the necessity of intensified Air Force
collaboration, with a specific focus on cutting-edge technologies in Cyber,
Space, and Electronic Warfare domains.
The commitment to enhancing bilateral and multilateral operational
exercises was highlighted, aimed at strengthening the collective response to
emerging threats in the region.
Source: The Nation