Pakistan

Pakistan-Russia exercise Druzhba-VII kicks off to boost counter-terrorism expertise

The two-week-long exercise commenced on 13 October 2024 at the National Counter Terrorism Centre

News Desk October 15, 2024

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Pakistan-Russia Joint Exercise Druzhba-VII is the 7th bilateral joint exercise in the counter-terrorism domain between the armed forces of Pakistan and Russia.

The two-week-long exercise commenced on 13 October 2024 at the National Counter Terrorism Centre, Pabbi, with the participation of Light Commando Troops from the Pakistan Army and a Russian military contingent.

The Commandant of the National Counter Terrorism Centre graced the opening ceremony as the Chief Guest, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Tuesday.

The exercise aims to refine professional skills through joint training, while also strengthening the historic military-to-military relations between the two friendly countries.

The participating troops are eager to benefit from each other's expertise and experience.

COMMENTS (2)

Qasim | 8 months ago | Reply Pakistan army and establishment has become a really big FITNA for Pakistan. They always perform their duty against the national interest. They are always try to make western countries happy. They do not care the people of Pakistan about what people are thinking.

Jawaid mannan | 8 months ago | Reply Appreciate such Military Exercise should take place between these two countries in equal intervals. It s very vital for developing a good relationship between these two countries. Wish the present Military Exercise a Grand success. Lt commander R jawaid mannan Karachi Pakistan

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