China to build more F-22P frigates for Pakistan
Dated 31/3/2006
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Shanghai: Pakistan and China signed an agreement here on Thursday for the indigenous construction of fourth F-22P frigate in Karachi. The agreement was inked by Rear Admiral Iftikhar Ahmed Rao, Managing Director Karachi Shipyard and Yu Yang, Executive Vice President China Shipbuilding Trading Company.
The signing ceremony was also attended by the Secretary Defence Production Lieutenant General Ali Muhammad Orakzai (Retd), President Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding Group Zhou Jianneng and Consul General of Pakistan, Shanghai Zafaruddin Mahmood.
Signing of the agreement is yet another milestone in ever-increasing bilateral relations between the two countries in maritime sector, defence sources said here while talking to APP.
The agreement includes upgrading of Karachi Shipyard, training and technical assistance by Chinese side during construction of the fourth F-22P frigate.
Under a contract that was signed by the two countries in April last year, China will transfer technology to Pakistan for manufacturing of F-22P frigates. "This project, while contributing significantly to maritime defence of the country, will also add a new dimension to China-Pakistan collaboration in the defence sector," the sources added.
The induction of F-22P frigates in the Pakistan Navy will significantly augment the existing surface fleet coupled with the transfer of the technology advantage
