Times of Islamabad

Pakistan and China to enhance joint defence production

Pakistan and China to enhance joint defence production

*ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and China reiterated stance to enhance the jointdefence production.*

*Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing called on Federal Minister forDefence Production Ms Zobaida Jalal on Wednesday and discussed variousaspects of cooperation in the fields of defence production.*

The minister reiterated the need for closer cooperation in all fieldsincluding the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and emphasised tofocus more on development projects in Balochistan.

Ms Jalal said that Balochistan is the top priority in CPEC projects andwelcomed the interest of other friendly countries.

She acknowledged the support and cooperation by China in various projectsof the defence production industry.