Pakistan-Turkiye joint military drills begin in K-P province

Troops from Turkish special force and Special Services Group are participating in exercise at Tarbela, says ISPR

Pakistan and Turkiye on Monday started joint military exercises at Tarbela in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province. 

According to a statement from the military's media wing Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the opening ceremony was attended by officials from both countries.

"Troops from Turkish special force and Special Services Group (SSG) are participating in the exercise," said the statement.

Opening ceremony of #Pakistan - #Turkiye Joint Exercise “ATTATURK-XII 2023" was held today at Tarbella. Troops from Turkish special force & Pakistan Special Service Group (#SSG) are participating in the two week long exercise#ATTATURKXII @OfficialDGISPR #PakistanArmy #IISPR
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— Pakistan Armed Forces 🇵🇰 (@PakistanFauj) January 30, 2023

The two-week-long "ATATURK-XII 2023" drills are aimed at enhancing counter-terrorism techniques, it added.

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According to the statement, the activity will focus on compound clearance, cave clearance, sniper training, counter improvised explosive devices (IED) training, and combat medical care.

"The drills are going to enhance the cooperation between two countries while fighting against terrorism," the statement added.

(With additional input from Anadolu Agency)