Friday, August 7, 2009

Wang says Pak, China have strong friendship bonds

KARACHI: Pakistan and China have strong bonds of friendship and no force on the face of earth can weaken this relationship.

This was stated by Rear Admiral Wang Shi Chen, Commander Chinese Escorting Fleet, in an interview during his visit to Headquarters Commander Karachi, here Friday.

An ISPR (Navy) press release issued here pointed out that Admiral said that China strongly opposes all terrorists activities. Like Pakistan, China is also a victim of terrorism and we would put in all out efforts to eliminate this menace in its all forms and manifestations.

Commenting on F 22 P Frigates he said, `All the weaponry, equipment and sensors fitted onboard these ships are much advanced and reliable and even better than those fitted on our own ships'.

He said that Pakistan and Chinese Navies are all set to conduct a joint maritime exercise commencing from August 8.

Joint Staff meeting held in this connection was very successful in which procedures and operation plans were chalked out, it was further stated.

Earlier, Admiral Wang called on Commander Karachi, Vice Admiral Saleem Ahmed Meenai, Commander Coast, Vice Admiral Muhammad Shafi, and Commander Logistics, Vice Admiral Azher Shamim.

During the meetings matters of common interest came under discussion.

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