In a significant display of defence diplomacy, China’s Air Force Chief Lt General Wang Gang praised the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) for its exceptional performance during the recent conflict with India. The Chinese general led a high-level delegation to Air Headquarters Islamabad on Tuesday, where he met with Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu.
During the meeting, Lt Gen Gang commended the professionalism, precision, and strategic leadership of the PAF, particularly its measured and decisive response under pressure. He described PAF’s performance as a “textbook example” of modern air warfare executed with discipline and courage.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), discussions included regional security, evolving airpower dynamics, and prospects for greater bilateral cooperation, especially in training and operational synergy. The Chinese air chief also expressed deep interest in learning from the PAF’s battle-tested experience in Multi-Domain Operations (MDOs), which he termed a critical component of modern aerial combat.
Air Chief Marshal Sidhu welcomed the delegation and reaffirmed the enduring friendship between Pakistan and China, rooted in mutual trust and shared regional goals. He reiterated the PAF’s commitment to enhancing cooperation in training, technology sharing, and strategic planning.
The visit concluded with a comprehensive briefing for the Chinese delegation on PAF’s force structure, modernisation efforts, and operational doctrines. ISPR termed the engagement as a reflection of the two allies’ shared commitment to innovative, future-ready military collaboration and strategic alignment in a rapidly shifting regional landscape.