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CNS Admiral Noman Bashir performs commissioning of 3rd F-22 P Frigate PNS Saif

SHANGHAI, Sept 15 (APP): Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Noman Bashir while performing the commissioning of the third F-22P frigate, PNS SAIF here on Wednesday said that it is indeed a proud moment for both Pakistan and China, where like first and second, the third F-22P frigate is also being delivered ahead of schedule. “It is an extra ordinary achievement when looked at the technical complexities of this mega project”, said CNS Admiral Noman Bashir while addrerssing an impressive ceremony that was largely attended including President CSSC, Senior Officers from Pakistan and PLA Navies, Senior Management of SASTIND, CSSC, Hudong Shipyard and CSTC.

Congratulating Pakistan and PLA Navies, CSTC and Hudong Shipyard and CNO (China) teams for their successful joint efforts Admiral Bashir also congratulated the Commanding Officer Captain Zubair Shafique and his crew for their contribution.
“May Allah bless PNS SAIF and all those who sail in it” he said.
Admiral Noman Bashi said that no doubt, this feat has been achieved through focused approach at all levels of management and total cooperation between PLA (Navy), SASTIND, CSSC, Hudong Shipyard and CSTC.
He pointed out that it would not be out of place here to reaffirm that Pak-China relationship is unique and does not draw any parallel in the world.
This relationship, the CNS said over the years has matured in all fields, particularly in defence.
“Present geo-political situation demands further strengthening of our relations and I assure you, that Pakistan is deeply committed to achieve our shared objectives”, the CNS observed.
Admiral Noman Bashir said that the environment around us warrants Pakistan Navy to be prepared to counter the forces, challenging our sovereignty as well as regional peace and security.
“I am confident that induction of these ships will not only supplement our combat potential but will also afford Pakistan Navy the opportunity to distinctly uphold its forward presence in area of interest, contributing to balance the power equation in the region” said Admiral Noman Bashir.
“Let me say that today I feel contended to see the project progressing smoothly” said Admiral Noman Bashir adding that the commissioning of PNS SAIF concludes the construction phase of F-22P ships in China.
He expressed the confidence that the construction of 4th F-22P Ship in Pakistan will also be accomplished successfully with full cooperation of Chinese friends.
 
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ASIA PACIFIC
Date Posted: 17-Sep-2010


Jane's Defence Weekly


Pakistan reaffirms Chinese ties as F-22P frigate commissioned

Jon Grevatt Jane's Asia-Pacific Industry Reporter

Pakistan's Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Noman Bashir, reaffirmed defence ties between Pakistan and China during the commissioning of the Pakistan Navy's third Sword-class (F-22P) frigate in Shanghai on 15 September.

Admiral Bashir said in a ceremony to mark the event that the "present geopolitical situation demands further strengthening of [China-Pakistan] relations and I assure you that Pakistan is deeply committed to achieving our shared objectives".

The frigate, named PNS Saif , is the last F-22P unit to be built by Chinese shipbuilder Hudong-Zhonghua to a modified Jiangwei II (Type 053H3) design, under an agreement between Islamabad and Beijing signed in April 2005. A fourth ship is currently being built by Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works under a technology transfer agreement and is expected to enter service in 2013.

The procurement contract for the four 2,250-ton frigates includes six Z-9EC helicopters and is worth an estimated USD750 million.

The F-22P programme represents one of four major defence industry collaboration projects being undertaken by the two neighbouring countries. Other projects are the JF-17 Thunder aircraft, a joint venture between the Chengdu Aircraft Industry in China and the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC); the Al-Khalid I main battle tank, which was developed by Pakistan's Heavy Industries Taxila with assistance from China; and development of an airborne early warning and control aircraft, which would see collaboration between the PAC in Karma, northern Pakistan, and the Nanjing Research Institute of Electronic Technology.
 
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PNS SAIF is the one to be numbered 253.

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