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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan-China Joint International Air Exercise ‘Shaheen-VII,’ aimed at maximizing the combat readiness of both countries' air forces, concluded at an operational air base of the Pakistan Air Force on Friday.
“The main objective of the exercise was to maximize the combat readiness of the air forces by providing a realistic training environment in different air combat scenarios,” the Pakistan Air Force said in statement available with Arab News. 
“PAF has been participating in foreign exercises with leading and friendly Air Forces of the world. These exercises have helped in giving invaluable experience to the PAF combat crew and enhancing their professional competence,” the statement added.
The 'Shaheen-VII' joint air exercise began on December 3 this year and culminated on Friday with a special ceremony at an operational airbase of the Pakistan Air Force. Air Marshal Muhammad Haseeb Paracha, Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (Operations), was the chief guest at the closing ceremony while Major General Chen Wenrong, Defence Attaché from the Embassy of the Peoples Republic of China, was also present.
High ranking officials of both countries were given a comprehensive de-brief on the exercise. PAF war veterans, diplomats from the Chinese embassy, and retired and senior serving officers also attended the ceremony, PAF said.