J-10C fighter aircraft have been inducted in the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Attock on Friday. Prime Minister Imran Khan attended the ceremony as chief guest. The Chief of PAF greeted the PM while Federal Ministers, Pakistan Army Officials and Chinese Ambassador were also present in the ceremony. Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa was also present on the occasion.
Prime Minister while addressing the ceremony said that the induction of modern J-10 C fighter jets as a major addition to the country’s defense system. He said it will help address the security imbalance being created in the sub-continent.
Imran Khan also thanked China for providing the modern aircraft in record eight months’ time.
Prime Minister Imran Khan inspected the modern fighter aircraft #J10C after their formal induction into Pakistan Air Force at Kamra Base. pic.twitter.com/jXb5sTfCeS
— Prime Minister's Office, Pakistan (@PakPMO) March 11, 2022
Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of Air Force in his speech said Pakistan don’t wish to engage in any arms race but will continue to enhance our capability to ensure national security and regional stability.
The Air Chief said this induction ceremony is also a testimony to the strong corporation between Pakistan and China. He said our commitment to work together in multiple domains is significant to ensure peace and stability in the region.
He said the PAF is inducting next generation combat system equipped with state of art technology and weaponry.
He said the induction of the fighter jets will further enhance the PAF s capability to deal with the requirements of contemporary aerial warfare.