- Air Chief Marshal Sidhu reiterates two countries enjoy historic and time-tested ties rooted in mutual trust, strategic convergence, and shared aspirations for regional peace & stability
- Lt-Gen Gang expresses appreciation for PAF’s high state of operational readiness and cutting-edge capabilities
RAWALPINDI: A high-level defense delegation led by Lieutenant General Wang Gang, Chief of Staff of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, at Air Headquarters Islamabad, according to the military’s media wing.
In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, “During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security dynamics, and avenues of enhanced bilateral cooperation, particularly in the domain of airpower and operational synergy, were discussed.”
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Rawalpindi, 8 July 2025A high level defence delegation led by Lieutenant General Wang Gang, Chief of Staff of People’s Liberation Army Air Force, #China, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, #Pakistan Air Force, at Air Headquarters… pic.twitter.com/rJJouMsLfA
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The Air Chief extended a gracious welcome to the distinguished guests, reiterating that Pakistan and China enjoy historic and time-tested ties rooted in mutual trust, strategic convergence, and shared aspirations for regional peace & stability.
Lt-Gen Wang Gang was given a comprehensive briefing on PAF’s modern force structure, strategic initiatives, and the evolution of its operational doctrine. The chief of the air staff also reaffirmed the strong bond of friendship between the two air forces and reiterated the Pakistan Air Force’s commitment to expanding cooperation in training, technology, and operational domains, it added.
General Wang Gang expressed deep appreciation for the high state of operational readiness and the cutting-edge capabilities of the Pakistan Air Force.
He was particularly impressed by PAF’s seamless integration of multi-domain operations, terming it a hallmark of modern air warfare, and conveyed PLAAF’s keen interest in learning from PAF’s battle-proven experience in multi-domain operations, the ISPR said.
Lauding the professional acumen and strategic foresight of PAF’s leadership, the visiting dignitary paid rich tribute to the exemplary performance of the Pakistan Air Force during the recent conflict with India. He praised the decisive and measured response delivered by PAF pilots under the resolute leadership of the Air Chief, describing it as a textbook example of precision, discipline, and courage in the face of unprovoked aggression.
The meeting stands as a testament to the shared resolve of Pakistan and China to advance their time-tested strategic partnership through deepened cooperation and innovation-driven collaboration.
