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Accords signed with China to boost anti-terror power: Pakistan
Pakistan and China signed on Monday three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at enhancing Pakistans capabilities to fight terror.
Under the accord, the three services of the two countries would hold joint military exercises and China would provide four trainer aircraft for PAF and 60 million yuans for training of armed forces.
Federal Minister for Defence Chaudhry Ahmad Mukhtar and Chinese Defence Minister Gen Liang Guangile signed the agreements.
Earlier, the 17-member visiting Chinese defence delegation, led by Gen Liang, met Mr Mukhtar and exchanged views on defence cooperation, geo-strategic situation of the region and anti-terror efforts of Pakistan.
They agreed to strengthen the military cooperation and strategic communication at all levels to overcome challenges being faced by the two countries.
In order to promote and increase interaction and closer collaboration between the armed forces of the two countries, the two sides agreed to hold joint exercises by the three services.
They discussed security environment in the region and stressed the need for joint efforts to weed out terrorism. They also agreed to share intelligence gathering which was essential for defeating terrorists. Gen Liang said China would continue to provide military and economic assistance to Pakistan and support its stance on different issues.
Appreciating the unflinching support provided by China, the minister said Pakistan was highly indebted to China for supporting it in difficult times and especially for its role in developing and strengthening the defence sector of Pakistan.
Later, the Chinese delegation called on President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani.
Mr Zardari said that defence and commercial ties had touched new levels because the friendship between the two countries had matured into a comprehensive strategic partnership.
Strengthening and enhancing cooperation with China in all fields is one of the key principles guiding Pakistans foreign policy, the president said.
The president said that Pakistan was keen to learn from the Chinese economic and development experience and wanted to benefit from its expertise in different areas.
He said the current level of bilateral trade was too low and called for increasing it to $15 billion by 2011.
Pakistan feels that China is a factor of stability in the region and together we would continue our common endeavours for building a better future for our peoples and promoting international peace, stability and prosperity, the president said.
During his meeting with the Chinese delegation, Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani expressed satisfaction over the progress of JF-17 and F22-P projects. He observed that the induction of the F22-P frigate, PNS Zulfiqar, into Pakistan Navy and PNS Shamsher had enhanced its professional capability to safeguard territorial waters of the country.
He praised China for extending credit facilities to Pakistan armed forces for purchase of defence equipment.
DAWN.COM | Front Page | Accords signed with China to boost anti-terror power
Pakistan and China signed on Monday three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at enhancing Pakistans capabilities to fight terror.
Under the accord, the three services of the two countries would hold joint military exercises and China would provide four trainer aircraft for PAF and 60 million yuans for training of armed forces.
Federal Minister for Defence Chaudhry Ahmad Mukhtar and Chinese Defence Minister Gen Liang Guangile signed the agreements.
Earlier, the 17-member visiting Chinese defence delegation, led by Gen Liang, met Mr Mukhtar and exchanged views on defence cooperation, geo-strategic situation of the region and anti-terror efforts of Pakistan.
They agreed to strengthen the military cooperation and strategic communication at all levels to overcome challenges being faced by the two countries.
In order to promote and increase interaction and closer collaboration between the armed forces of the two countries, the two sides agreed to hold joint exercises by the three services.
They discussed security environment in the region and stressed the need for joint efforts to weed out terrorism. They also agreed to share intelligence gathering which was essential for defeating terrorists. Gen Liang said China would continue to provide military and economic assistance to Pakistan and support its stance on different issues.
Appreciating the unflinching support provided by China, the minister said Pakistan was highly indebted to China for supporting it in difficult times and especially for its role in developing and strengthening the defence sector of Pakistan.
Later, the Chinese delegation called on President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani.
Mr Zardari said that defence and commercial ties had touched new levels because the friendship between the two countries had matured into a comprehensive strategic partnership.
Strengthening and enhancing cooperation with China in all fields is one of the key principles guiding Pakistans foreign policy, the president said.
The president said that Pakistan was keen to learn from the Chinese economic and development experience and wanted to benefit from its expertise in different areas.
He said the current level of bilateral trade was too low and called for increasing it to $15 billion by 2011.
Pakistan feels that China is a factor of stability in the region and together we would continue our common endeavours for building a better future for our peoples and promoting international peace, stability and prosperity, the president said.
During his meeting with the Chinese delegation, Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani expressed satisfaction over the progress of JF-17 and F22-P projects. He observed that the induction of the F22-P frigate, PNS Zulfiqar, into Pakistan Navy and PNS Shamsher had enhanced its professional capability to safeguard territorial waters of the country.
He praised China for extending credit facilities to Pakistan armed forces for purchase of defence equipment.
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