Pak-Russia joint training exercise will reinforce existing military ties, says army chief

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The army chief appreciated the participating troops for their dedication, skill and professionalism. —ISPR
The army chief appreciated the participating troops for their dedication, skill and professionalism. —ISPR

Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday visited National Counter Terrorism Centre in Pabbi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on the last day of the ongoing Pak-Russia Joint Training Exercise Druzhba-III, read a statement issued by the military’s media wing.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, “The exercise focused on counter-terrorism training of the special operation forces of Pakistan and ground forces of Russian Federation, while exchanging mutual counter-terrorism experiences.”

The army chief appreciated the participating troops for their dedication, skill and professionalism. He said this “exercise was a great forum to reinforce the existing relationship between the two militaries”.

Russia’s Deputy Head of Mission in Pakistan Valadamir Betezyuk was also present on the occasion.

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