Chinese Ambassador Visits PAF Headquarters, Reaffirms Strong Defence Ties
Islamabad – In a demonstration of deepening defence ties, Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong paid an official visit to the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Headquarters in Islamabad, where he met with Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu. The high-level engagement focused on bilateral defence cooperation, regional security, and technological collaboration.
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Strengthening Strategic Partnership
During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed the importance of the Pakistan-China all-weather friendship, emphasizing joint efforts to navigate an evolving geo-strategic environment. According to a statement by ISPR, the discussions covered:
- Continued defence collaboration,
- Expansion of joint military exercises, and
- Strengthened high-level exchanges under multilateral frameworks.
Air Chief Marshal Sidhu expressed deep appreciation for China’s unwavering support, especially in the areas of technology transfer and research and development (R&D). He emphasized that Pakistan-China relations are historically grounded and built on a shared vision for regional peace and stability.
Praise for PAF’s Operational Excellence
Ambassador Jiang praised the PAF’s operational performance, particularly during recent Pakistan-India tensions, highlighting the effective deployment of Chinese-manufactured equipment. He commended Pakistan’s progress in indigenous defence production and assured continued technical support to further enhance PAF’s combat capabilities.
Future Cooperation and Regional Peace
Both parties agreed on the critical need for enhanced coordination to meet emerging regional challenges. Ambassador Jiang reiterated China’s commitment to strengthening Pakistan’s defence potential through improved domestic technological development.
This visit underscores the growing strategic and defence cooperation between Islamabad and Beijing as they navigate regional dynamics together.
