Pakistan and Chinese air forces launch exercises
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
Islamabad, March 19,IRNA -- Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and Chinese Air Force (PLAAF) are undertaking a joint Air Exercise these days in Pakistan codenamed “Shaheen-1”, the PAF said Saturday.
For this purpose, a contingent of Chinese PLA Air Force comprising combat aircraft, pilots and technicians arrived at an operational Base of PAF, a PAF statement said.
The exercise has been designed to share mutual experiences, hone professional skills and accrue maximum benefits from the expertise of the two Air Forces, it said.
This is the first time ever that a contingent of Chinese Air Force has been deployed in Pakistan for participating in an operational exercise.
It is also worth mentioning that this visit coincides with the celebration of year 2011 as the “Year of Pakistan-China Friendship”.
Pakistan and China have historically enjoyed strong bilateral friendly relations, the PAF statement said.
**1412
Islamic Republic News Agency/IRNA NewsCode: 30305778
|
NEWSLETTER
|
| Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list |
|
|
|
