PAK-CHINA INTERNATIONAL AIR EXERCISE SHAHEEN-IX CONCLUDED WITH A RESOLVE TO JOINTLY COPE WITH SHARED SECURITY CHALLANGES
24 December, 2020: The Pak-China Joint Air Exercise “Shaheen-IX” culminated at an Operational Air Base of PAF.
Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff Pakistan Air Force, was the chief guest at the closing ceremony.
Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Nong Rong, also attended the ceremony as guest of honour.
The ceremony commenced with playing of national anthems of both countries.
Expressing his views at the occasion, H.E. Mr. Nong Rong said, "International and regional strategic situation is undergoing profound changes with growing complexity in security environment.
This calls for the collaboration of our two countries and two armed forces in maintaining peace and stability and to cope with various challenges". He also added that both Air Forces have achieved many breakthroughs and new heights in diversified battlefield environment during this exercise.
Addressing the Exercise participants, Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan said that
the existing global security scenario coupled with the evolving dynamics of air warfare, called for enhanced partnership between Pakistan and China as indeed beyween our Armed Forces.
He further added that It was heartening that with every passing year, Pakistan-China friendship became stronger and stronger. He also said that CPEC was a game changer and manifestation of our common objectives and destiny.”
The Air Chief also expressed his gratitude to General Ding Laihang, Commander PLAAF for sending a large contingent to participate in the exercise despite Covid-19 pandemic.
The Exercise Shaheen IX witnessed participation of modern fighter jets and support elements from PAF and PLAAF.
PAF regularly participates in similar operational exercises both inland and abroad to remain abreast of challenges and response strategies in contemporary threat environment.
10th round of Shaheen Exercise is scheduled to take place in China, next year.
PAF SPOKESPERSON
中巴联合空军演习“ Shaheen-IX”在PAF作战空军基地达到高潮。闭幕式上，巴基斯坦空军参谋长空军参谋长穆贾希德·安瓦尔·汗（Mujahid Anwar Khan）元帅是主要来宾。
中国驻巴基斯坦大使农荣先生也应邀出席了仪式。
仪式从演奏两国的国歌开始。阁下在此发表意见农荣先生说：“国际和地区战略形势正在发生深刻变化，安全环境日趋复杂。这要求我们两国和两军在维护和平与稳定方面进行合作，以应对各种挑战。”他还补充说，在这次演习中，两军在多样化的战场环境中均取得了许多突破和新的高度。
空军元帅Mujahid Anwar Khan向演习参与者致辞时说现有的全球安全形势加上空战的不断发展，要求加强巴基斯坦和中国之间的伙伴关系，而这实际上是我们武装部队之间的伙伴关系。他进一步补充说，令人振奋的是，巴基斯坦与中国之间的友谊逐年增强。他还说，CPEC改变了游戏规则，体现了我们共同目标和命运。”
空军首长还对PLAAF指挥官丁来航将军表示感谢，尽管Covid-19大流行，但派遣了一支大特遣队参加了演习。Shaheen IX演习见证了现代战斗机的参与以及PAF和PLAAF的支援人员。PAF定期参加国内外的类似作战演习，以与时俱进，应对当今威胁环境中的挑战和应对策略。
第十届沙欣演习计划于明年在中国举行。
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