चीन की ‘बैसाखियों’ पर उछला पाकिस्तान, ‘हंगोर’ पनडुब्बी को नौसेना में किया शामिल – pakistan hangor class submarine china naval deal aip technology maritime defence upgrade ntc agkp
Pakistan has taken a big step in its navy. It has inducted its first Hangar-class submarine into the Navy. This submarine has been built by China and it was inaugurated in China’s port city Sanya.
Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari himself was present in this ceremony. Under an agreement between Pakistan and China, Pakistan is to get a total of 8 such submarines. This news also has a big meaning for India because this submarine has been named after the submarine which sank the Indian warship in the 1971 war.
opening ceremony China It took place in Sanya port. Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari was the chief guest. Senior officials of both the countries were present. Pakistan Army said in an official statement that this is another chapter of the deep friendship between the two countries.
What did the leaders of Pakistan say?
President Zardari called it a ‘historic moment’ for the Navy. He said that this shows that Pakistan is fully capable of protecting its maritime borders, safeguarding its economic interests and protecting its sovereignty i.e. its country.
Pakistani Navy Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf said that the world’s important sea routes are under increasing threat which could harm trade and energy supplies. He said that these submarines will help in maintaining stability in the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean.
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How deep are China-Pakistan defense relations?
An agreement has been signed between Pakistan and China under which Pakistan is to get a total of 8 Hangar-class submarines. The first one has been found now, the rest will be found later. In the last few years, Zardari and other Pakistani leaders have visited China several times. Defense relations between the two countries are continuously becoming stronger.
What does this mean for India?
Pakistan Navy has already been a challenge for India. Now with the acquisition of 8 modern submarines, Pakistan’s maritime power will increase significantly. The presence of these submarines in the Arabian Sea which is near the western coast of India will be a big challenge for the Indian Navy. And when this submarine has been named the same ‘Hangar’ which sank INS Khukri in 1971, then its message is also clear.
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