Joint drills vital to boost Pak-Russia cooperation: COAS

Author: Web Desk

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday said joint military exercises between Pakistan and Russia are vital to enhance cooperation and strengthen ties between the two countries.

General Bajwa said the above while speaking during his visit to National Counter Terrorism Center, Pabbi on last day of Pak – Russia Joint Training Exercise Druzhba III, an Inter-Sevices Public Relations (ISPR) press release said.

COAS appreciated the participating troops for their dedication, skill and professionalism. He said that this exercise is great forum to reinforce existing relationship between the two militaries.

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.

Russian Deputy Head of Mission in Pakistan Valadamir Betezyuk was also present on the occasion.

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