Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari visited Chengdu Aircraft Industry (Group) Co., Ltd. on September 14, becoming the first foreign head of state to visit the unit. (The full name of Chengdu Aircraft Industry is Chengdu Aircraft Industry (Group) Co., Ltd.)
President Zardari listened to a briefing on the J-10, Xiaolong (JF-17), and the J-20 stealth fighter jets, toured the factory producing the J-10C, and climbed into the cockpit of the J-10 fighter jet, giving a thumbs-up and taking a photo with the aircraft.
Comments: From the perspective of military cooperation, Pakistan has long maintained in-depth cooperation with China in the field of national defense equipment. The Xiaolong fighter jet is a classic example of Sino-Pakistani cooperation. President Zardari's visit to the J-10, Xiaolong, and his listening to the briefing on the J-20 reflect Pakistan's attention to advanced fighter jets and its emphasis on enhancing its air force capabilities. The J-10 series fighter jets have excellent performance and are outstanding in many aspects of combat capability. If Pakistan plans to introduce J-10 fighter jets in the future, it will greatly enhance its air force combat strength, optimize the air force equipment system, and improve its aerial military advantage in the region.
In terms of diplomacy, as the first foreign head of state to visit Chengdu Aircraft Industry, this is a strong testament to the China-Pakistan all-weather strategic partnership. This high-level interaction conveys a clear message that mutual trust between China and Pakistan in the field of military technology has reached a new height.
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