Pakistan Navy inducts Chinese frigate ship to boost China-Pak defence cooperation
In a recent development, Pakistan Navy has inducted Chinese manufactured 054 frigate ship and said that induction of 054 frigate ship would significantly contribute in maintaining peace and security in region. Pakistan Navy’s Chief Naval Overseer in China Commodore Azfar Humayun said that induction of Chinese manufactured ship would promote bilateral defence relations. Meanwhile, the Sindh apex committee has ensured the security of Chinese workers of CPEC projects in the province.
The Pakistan Navy on Sunday inducted its first Type-054 Class Frigate in its fleet, said a press release issued by the navy’s directorate general of public relations.
“The Type-054 Class, fitted with latest surface, subsurface, anti-air weapons, combat management system and sensors will be one of the technologically advanced surface platforms of Pakistan Navy Fleet,” said the press release.
It added that the ship will “significantly contribute in maintaining peace and security” in the Pakistan Navy’s “area of responsibility”. The launching ceremony of the frigate was held at Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard in Chinese city of Shanghai.
Pakistan Navy’s Chief Naval Overseer in China Commodore Azfar Humayun said the induction of the frigate was a “new chapter in Pakistan-China’s defence relationship”.
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