ISLAMABAD – Experts say defence cooperation between Pakistan and China is anormal and necessary practice which should not be linked to the Belt andRoad Initiative.
Talking to the Global Times, a senior research fellow at the PLA NavalMilitary Studies Research Institute China said , the new type 054A is thethird generation of China’s frigates has better air defence capability asit is equipped with an improved radar and more missiles that have longerrange.
He said the warship will be one of the largest and technologically advancedplatforms of Pakistan Navy which would strengthen Pakistan’s capability torespond to future challenges, maintain peace and stability and balance ofpower in Indian Ocean Region.
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Expert said the building of the Type 054A is the latest example ofstrengthened China-Pakistan defence cooperation in recent years under anall-weather strategic cooperative partnership.
