COAS visits PAF Base to witness Pak-China Joint Air Exercise “Shaheen-IX”

Author: Press Release

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited an Operational Base of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) today to witness Pakistan-China Joint Air Exercise “Shaheen-IX”.

Shaheen-IX is 9th in the series of joint exercises between PAF & People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) which started in 2011 & are held in Pakistan & China on alternate basis. Addressing the participants of exercise, COAS said that the joint exercise will improve combat capacity of both Air Forces substantially and also enhance interoperability between them with greater strength and harmony.

Furthermore, COAS said that such joint training ventures are vital to increase combat readiness of both countries to face emerging geo-strategic challenges.

While interacting with the base personnel, COAS lauded the professionalism and dedication of PAF and reiterated the importance of inter- services harmony & synergy for operational success.

“PAF’s cutting edge aside, what makes it Second to None is the high morale and thorough professionalism of its personnel,” said General Bajwa.

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