Close friends: China to provide 110 fighter jets to Pakistan | World News - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

Close friends: China to provide 110 fighter jets to Pakistan

Hindustan Times | By, Islamabad
Apr 25, 2015 11:47 PM IST

The chief of the Chinese Aircraft Industry also told a Chinese daily that under the contract signed between the two countries, Pakistan will receive a total of 110 JF-17 Thunder aircraft from China. Defence minister Khwaja Asif had earlier announced that China would be building more aircraft in a joint venture with Pakistan but had not announced their number or time frame.

China will deliver another fifty JF-17 Thunder fighters to Pakistan over a period of three years, Radio Pakistan reported on Saturday.

Chinese-President-Xi-Jinping-left-and-Pakistan-s-Prime-Minister-Nawaz-Sharif-attend-a-press-conference-after-their-talks-in-Islamabad-AP
Chinese-President-Xi-Jinping-left-and-Pakistan-s-Prime-Minister-Nawaz-Sharif-attend-a-press-conference-after-their-talks-in-Islamabad-AP

The chief of the Chinese Aircraft Industry also told a Chinese daily that under the contract signed between the two countries, Pakistan will receive a total of 110 JF-17 Thunder aircraft from China. Defence minister Khwaja Asif had earlier announced that China would be building more aircraft in a joint venture with Pakistan but had not announced their number or time frame.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

On Saturday, Asif said, “The jets are a symbol of friendship between Pakistan and China.”

During Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Pakistan earlier this week, a fleet of eight JF-17 Thunder jets escorted the special plane of the Chinese leader when it entered Pakistan’s airspace and also when the entourage left the country a day later.

Earlier, China said it would provide eight latest submarines to Pakistan as well.

During his visit, Xi also launched a $46 billion economic corridor to link China’s western region to Pakistan’s Gwadar port on the Arabian Sea. The two countries signed 51 agreements to boost economic cooperation during Xi’s trip.

(With agency inputs)

Unlock a world of Benefits with HT! From insightful newsletters to real-time news alerts and a personalized news feed – it's all here, just a click away! - Login Now!

Get Latest World News along with Latest News from India at Hindustan Times.
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On