China lauds PAF’s unmatched operational excellence

ISLAMABAD: China has lauded the unmatched operational excellence demonstrated by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) during the recent standoff on the eastern front, terming it a reflection of PAF high standards and unwavering commitment to national defence.

Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong expressed these feelings at a meeting with Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, during his visit to the Air Headquarters here on Tuesday. The Chinese ambassador praised the Pakistan Air Force for its exemplary professionalism and commendable utilization of Chinese-origin equipment and technology to thwart enemy aggression. The dignitary also acknowledged the PAF s operational effectiveness and strategic acumen in employing indigenous solutions and advanced systems to safeguard national interests and deter potential threats under the current leadership. Reaffirming China s enduring support, he assured full technical assistance to the PAF to bolster its aerial defence capabilities.

He also lauded Pakistan s commitment to self-reliance and emphasized that the PAF s investment in indigenous processes had begun to yield promising results. He stressed that continued focus on homegrown technological development would further elevate the country s defence capabilities.

The PAF chief extended a gracious welcome to the Chinese ambassador, reiterating that Pakistan and China enjoy historic and time-tested ties rooted in mutual trust, strategic convergence and shared aspirations for regional peace and stability. He described the two nations as Iron Brothers , emphasizing that their bond has only strengthened over decades and will continue to deepen through future cooperation and partnership. He expressed his profound gratitude to China for its continued support and unwavering friendship. He also commended China s role in assisting Pakistan s defence modernization and technological advancement, especially in areas of human resource development, technology transfer and collaborative research and development.

Both the dignitaries reaffirmed their pledge to institutionalize regular high-level exchanges through expanded joint operational exercises and exploration of multilateral frameworks that bolster collective response mechanisms to emerging threats.