Pakistan's high-level military delegation visits Myanmar
Islamabad: A high-level military delegation of Pakistan recently secretly visited Myanmar from Sept 1 to 5, media reports said.
Pak military is learnt to have made this overture to build its relation with Myanmar taking a cue from China, reports Zee News.
During its visit, Pakistan offered military cooperation with Myanmar defence forces in the field of aircraft repairs, maintenance and Naval munitions, the Indian news channel reported.
Myanmar Airforce is using Chinese made JF 17 jets assembled in Pakistan. TJF-17 is co-developed by Pakistan Aeronautical Complex and China’s Chengdu Aerospace Corporation, reports Zee News.
Relationship between Pakistan and Myanmar had touched new low over the Rohingya issue.
The visit of the Pakistan Defence delegation after the withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan is very significant as China is constantly trying to enhance its footprints in many countries, reports Zee News.
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