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ISLAMABAD, (MANEND NEWS): Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Kamra
has formally handed over three JF-17 Thunder aircraft to Nigerian Air
Force at a ceremony held at Nigerian Air Force Base Makudri.
Minister of Defence of Nigeria Major General (Rtd) Bashir Magashi was
the Guest of Honour representing the President, at the occasion,
whereas Vice Chief of the Air Staff Pakistan Air Force Air Marshal Syed
Noman Ali was invited to attend the ceremony as special guest of
Nigerian Air Force.
Addressing the ceremony, the Nigerian Defence Minister expressed his
gratitude to Pakistan and Pakistan Air Force for sustained bilateral
cooperation and partnership for enhancing Nigerian Air Force
capabilities to meet Nigeria’s security challenges.
He said we are happy and excited on the addition of JF-17 fighter
aircraft from Pakistan.
Speaking on the occasion, Air Marshal Syed Noman Ali said today’s
event is not only a historical landmark for Pakistan’s JF-17 program
but is also a reflection of strong military cooperation and mutual trust
between Nigeria and Pakistan.
He assured Pakistan Air Force and Pakistan Aeronautical Complex
would continue to provide all out support to Nigerian Air Force in
meeting all its requirements.