Reference News Network, November 21 report: According to the website of "Pakistan Observer" on November 20, the tense relationship between Pakistan and India has not eased since the conflict in May. However, at the Dubai Air Show 2025, there was an unexpected scene: Indian Air Force officials entered the Pakistani pavilion, observed the JF-17 "Thunder" fighter jet, and even took photos with their Pakistani counterparts.

The report said that this rare scene shocked social media. On the 20th, the friendly interaction and smiles between military officials of the opposing sides quickly spread online, triggering surprise, curiosity, and discussion.

Many pictures and videos circulating online showed Indian Air Force personnel closely observing the JF-17 "Thunder" fighter jet, participating in technical briefings, and even taking selfies with Pakistani Air Force officers. Many called it a rare display of friendly feelings.

The Dubai Air Show closed on the 21st, one of the largest aviation and defense exhibitions in the world. This event featured over 1,500 companies from 115 countries, 200 aircraft, and nearly 500 official and private delegations.

The Pakistani pavilion, highlighted by the "Flanker Killer" JF-17 fighter jet, attracted large crowds, and when Indian Air Force personnel came to visit, people's interest reached its peak.

The photos that went viral online sparked intense discussions in India. Some critics questioned why military personnel were allowed to have such interactions, given the limited overall contact between India and Pakistan.

A supporter of the Indian National Congress said that the Modi government portrays every small interaction between India and Pakistan as a "national security" drama. However, Indian officers were happily taking photos with the "Thunder" fighter jet of Pakistan at the Dubai Air Show.

Feedback from social media users was both interesting and appreciative. Some said that Indians were seeking advice from the Pakistani Air Force during the Dubai Air Show. Observers praised this visit as a model of professional exchange beyond competition. (Translated by Tu Qi)

A Pakistan Air Force JF-17 "Thunder" fighter jet was displayed at the Dubai Air Show on November 19. (AP)

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