Pakistan-Russia joint anti-terrorism drill concludes with a military show of solidarity
Military officials from both nations laud the exercise as a successful demonstration of tactical skills and cooperation
The Pakistan-Russia joint counter-terrorism exercise, Druzhba-VII, concluded on Friday with a closing ceremony at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) in Pabbi, where military officials from both nations lauded the exercise as a successful demonstration of tactical skills and inter-military cooperation.
The two-week exercise, which commenced on October 13, involved special forces from the Pakistan Army and a contingent of 54 Russian troops, who participated in training drills and counter-terrorism techniques, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.
Lieutenant General Fayyaz Hussain Shah, Inspector General Training & Evaluation, attended the closing ceremony as the chief guest, while Russian Ambassador Albert P. Khorev also observed the proceedings. “The troops displayed the highest standards of professionalism,” ISPR noted, praising the collaboration as instrumental in refining tactical procedures.
The exercise, the seventh bilateral engagement of its kind, focused on enhancing skills and sharing expertise in counter-terrorism. “This joint training enhances our historic ties and strengthens our shared commitment to combating terrorism,” said an official statement.
Druzhba-VII underscored Pakistan and Russia’s evolving military ties, offering a platform for both nations to benefit from each other’s specialized experience in counter-terror operations. The exercise ended with a display of advanced tactical drills, showcasing the skill and coordination developed over the fortnight.
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Zamir Ahmed Awan is the founder and Chair of the Global Silk Route Research Alliance, a think tank in Islamabad. He studied engineering at Shanghai University in the 1980s, and years later he went back to China as Pakistan's science counsellor in Beijing, from 2010 until 2016, working on science and higher education cooperation between the two countries.…
