‘Not buying J-35A stealth fighter jets from China’: Pakistan betrays China; Pakistan’s tone suddenly changed because…
In a significant update between Pakistan and China, media reports have it that the defence relations between the two countries are moving south. In the recent development, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has denied reports suggesting that Pakistan is purchasing China’s J-35A fifth-generation stealth fighter jets. Reports also say that there has been a big change in Pakistan’s tone regarding Chinese weapons after Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir recently visited the United States of America. Here are all the details you need to know about Pakistan’s recent changed stance on Chinese weapons.
Have Pakistan-China relations degraded?
In the recent development, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has clarified that no such deal has been signed with China. Readers should note that reports had earlier claimed that a $5 billion deal for 40 jets being signed between the two countries but after Operation Sindoor and Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal’s US visit, things have likely changed.
‘We are not going to buy this fighter jet from China. This is only in the media. This is good for Chinese defense sales”, Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said.
Is Donald Trump is pressuring Pakistan?
As per a report by the Navbharat Times, the US, under the leadership of Donald Trump is reportedly pressuring Pakistan to reduce its reliance on Chinese military equipment, especially fighter jets. In response, Pakistan has requested upgraded F-16 fighter jets and advanced air-to-air missiles from the U.S., signaling a preference to strengthen its defense ties with Washington.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning recently denied that China-Pakistan friendship was targeted at any third country, reported Global Times. As per a report carried by ANI news agency, Mao said that China encouraged India and Pakistan to resolve their differences through dialogue.
When asked to comment on claims that during the previous India-Pakistan conflicts, China closely assisted Pakistan at the expense of India, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said, “China-Pakistan relations are not directed at any third party, and that China encourages both India and Pakistan to properly resolve differences through dialogue and consultations and jointly uphold regional peace and stability.”
(With inputs from agencies)
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