RISALPUR (Online) - President Asif Zardari has said that the government is not oblivious to countrys defence and is well aware of importance and role of Pakistan Air Force. In his message on PAF 125 GD passing out parade, Zardari said PAF has played commendable role for the defence of the country and especially the role played by PAF for the aid and rehabilitation of affectees is laudable. He said that govt is not oblivious to the defense of the country and all resources would be used for enhancing the capabilities of the armed forces. He congratulated the officers and jawans of the PAF and expressed hope that they would perform their responsibilities in an amicable way and would uphold the traditions of PAF. He also congratulated the officers of Royal Saudi Air Force for completing their training. Meanwhile, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Khalid Shamim Wa-yne has said that national interests would be protected at all costs, adding that the three armed forces are all time ready for defence of the country. Addressing to 125th passing out parade of GDP Engineering and Air Defence Cadets here on Thursday, he said that PAF is regarded as best air force of the present age. He said that like other forces, PAF also played vital and unprecedented role in flood-hit areas. On this occasion, Air Chief Marshall Rao Qamar Suleman said that commanding officials of PAF played vital role in training of the cadets and would continue their services. He said that it is good that 15 officials of Saudi Air Force pass out in the passing out parade which would help to extend bilateral ties between both the countries. He said our forces would continue war against terrorism till complete elimination of terrorism. He said they equipped the Pak Army with latest technology to tackle any untoward situation.