Chinese and Pakistani pilots worked in fighter jets during joint training exercises, which demonstrated in-depth mutual trust and cooperation. / Photo via Xinhua

Chinese and Pakistani air forces began the "Shaheen VI" joint training exercises in China in early September. / Photo via Xinhua

A Chinese pilot gave a thumbs-up after co-piloting with a Pakistani pilot. / Photo via Xinhua

Both sides contributed to exchanges and sharpened their combat skills. "To build a world-class air force, we need to learn from the foreign armies and improve our capability for multiple tasks,” said Chinese pilot surnamed Shen. / Photo via Xinhua

China dispatched multiple fighters, bombers and ground troops including surface-to-air missile and radar units. Shen Jinke, spokesperson for the PLA Air Force added that the Chinese navy’s aviation troops also joined the training. / Photo via Xinhua

The joint training was launched by the two countries in March 2011. / Photo via Xinhua