Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan said that in view of the current global security situation and the changing situation of air warfare, it is important to increase the partnership not only between Pakistan and China but also between the two countries' forces. Pak-China friendship with India is getting stronger. In this regard, the C-Pac project is a game-changer and will be a testament to the common goals and achievements of both countries.
Addressing the concluding ceremony of Pak-China Joint Air Exercise Shaheen IX at Pakistan Air Force Operational Air Base as the Chief Guest, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Noor Khan said that despite the threats posed by Code-19, such a large contingent participated in the exercise. He also thanked Commander-in-Chief Ding Lai Hong for sending him to Pakistan. Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong also attended the closing ceremony as the guest of honor. At the commencement of the ceremony, the national anthems of the two countries were played. On the occasion, Chinese Ambassador Nong Rong said that due to the increasing complexities in the current security situation, significant changes are taking place in the international and regional situation. Cooperation between the two countries and their armed forces is a matter of urgency to maintain peace and stability in the region and to meet common challenges. He said that during the exercise, the two air forces have achieved many successes and shared goals in the military field.
Addressing the participants of the ceremony, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan said that in view of the current global security situation and the changing situation of air warfare, not only Pakistan and China but also the forces of both countries in partnership. Increased time is an important need. He further said that it is commendable that Pak-China friendship is getting stronger with each passing year. In this regard, the C-Pac project is a game-changer and will be a testament to the common goals and achievements of both countries. The Air Chief also thanked Commander-in-Chief General Ding Lai Hong for sending such a large contingent to participate in the exercise, despite the threats posed by Code-19.
The joint air exercise Shaheen IX was attended by modern fighter jets of Pakistan Air Force and Chinese Air Force and other support elements. In view of the changing conditions and security threats in the region, the Pakistan Air Force regularly conducts similar operational exercises on domestic and foreign soil. The tenth exercise in a series of Shaheen exercises will be held in China next year.
