ISPR says exercise aimed at enhancing professional capabilities through joint training <\/p>\n
Pakistan and Sri Lanka on Monday kicked off a joint counter-terrorism exercise at Tarbela aimed at enhancing professional capabilities and strengthening longstanding military-to-military relations, the military\u2019s media wing said in a statement<\/p>\n
According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), Shake Hands-II is a joint counter-terrorism exercise conducted between the armies of Pakistan and Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n
“The two-week exercise commenced on April 27 at Tarbela, with the participation of Pakistan Army\u2019s Special Services Group and Special Forces from the Sri Lankan Army.”<\/p>\n
The statement said the exercise aimed to enhance professional capabilities through joint training while further strengthening the longstanding military-to-military relations between the two friendly nations.<\/p>\n
\u201cParticipating troops will benefit from the exchange of operational experiences and expertise in counter-terrorism operations, contributing to improved interoperability and mutual understanding,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n
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Pakistan\u2019s armed forces regularly conduct joint exercises with foreign militaries to exchange professional expertise and strengthen combat readiness.<\/p>\n
Last week, the Pakistan\u2013Turkye Joint Commando <\/a>and Special Forces Exercise Jinnah-XIII was successfully conducted in Turkiye, focusing on counterterrorism operations.<\/p>\n
Earlier in April, Pakistan and Egypt commenced their joint exercise<\/a>, Thunder-II, at the Special Operations School in Cherat.<\/p>\n
In January, the Pakistan and United States armies conducted a joint military exercise<\/a> titled ‘Inspired Gambit\u20132026’ aimed at enhancing counter-terrorism cooperation between the two forces.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n