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PAKISTAN Exhibits JF-17 Thunder, Al-Khalid MBT And AZMAT Class Missile Boats In Defense Exhibition In Iraq:
PAKISTAN has showcased its indigenous and Pride of PAKISTAN JF-17 Thunder Multi-Role Fighter Jet, Al-Khalid Main Battle Tanks (MBTs), AZMAT Class Missile Boats and the Takbir Precision Munition/Glide Bomb in the first ever Defense Exhibition held in Karbala Iraq.
This is the first ever Defense Exhibition in Iraq, which is also one of the main buyers of sophisticated Military Hardware after the Egypt and Gulf Nations.
It is pertinent to mention that CHAIRMAN JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF COMMITTEE (CJCSC) General Nadeem Raza embarked on an official visit to Iraq in March and held talks with Senior civilian and Military Leadership of Iraq, including Commander Iraqi Air Force Lieutenant General Shahab Jihad Ali, Iraqi Chief of Staff General Abdul Ameer Rasheed Tar Allah Al Lami and Iraqi Defense Minister Jummah Enaad Saadon Khatab Al Jibori.
During all the interactions, both sides discussed various matters pertaining to regional security, defense cooperation and the prevailing regional situation. During the interactions, both the sides also discussed the various measures to further enhance the scope and level of Bilateral Military engagements between the Two Brotherly Countries.
Both sides also agreed on further enhancing and strengthening the Bilateral Defense and Security relations between the two Brotherly countries.
Earlier on February 25, CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa held an important meeting with the Iraqi Defense Minister Jummah Enaad Saadon Khatab Al Jibori at the General Headquarters (GHQ).
Pakistani defence officials can be seen showcasing Pakistan’s indigenous defence products to Iraqi officials including the Al-Khalid Main Battle Tank, the JF-17 Thunder Combat Aircraft, the Takbir Glide Bomb/Precision Munition and the Azmat Class Missile Boat. #Pakistan #Iraq https://t.co/D8PQf4Y3mZ pic.twitter.com/FXb76sAwbO
— The A&O Board (@AOBPSF) April 6, 2021
First ever #PAKISTAN DEFENCE EXHIBITION held in Karbala, #Iraq
— The A&O Board (@AOBPSF) April 6, 2021
During the meeting, COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa acknowledges the sacrifices rendered by the Brave Iraqi Nation in the fight against foreign sponsored terrorism.
On the occasion, PAK ARMY CHIEF, COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa offered all possible security and technical assistance to the Iraq in defense related fields. The visiting dignitary also acknowledges precious Sacrifices of PAKISTAN ARMED FORCES against fight with the indian state sponsored and indian state funded terrorism in the Sacred Country of PAKISTAN.
