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Pakistani Air Chief leaves for China


English_Xinhua 2009-11-05 22:49:25


ISLAMABAD, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- Pakistan Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman has proceeded to China at the invitation of People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) Commander for an official visit to participate in the ceremonies, commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Founding of the PLAAF, the PAF said Thursday.

He will also attend the Forum for Peace and Development, being held on the occasion, a PAF statement said. The Forum would be attended by Air Chiefs of more than 30 air forces from across the globe.

Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman would be a keynote speaker at the Forum and present his vision of the role of air forces in future warfare, as well as their supportive role in relief operations during natural calamities and disasters.

He would also be head of the Air Chiefs' delegation, making courtesy call on President and Vice President of the People's Republic of China.

Additionally, Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman would hold in-depth talks with the heads and CEOs of Chinese Defense Industries.

This year marks the 60th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China. Its naval force was founded on April 23, 1949, and its air force on Nov. 11 that year.

Previous report said the PLA air force would put its most advanced warplanes on display in the suburbs of Beijing in November, to mark its 60th founding anniversary.

In addition to aircraft display, an international military forum themed "harmonious skies" would also be held in Beijing later this month.

More than 300 senior air force officers from China and more than 30 other countries are expected to attend the forum to mark the PLA air force's 60th anniversary.

Editor: Yan

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