Pakistan-Russia Joint Exercise Druzhba-VII which is the 7th bilateral joint exercise in Counter Terrorism domain between the armies of Pakistan and Russia has commenced at National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) in Pabbi, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

According to an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release issued on Tuesday, the two-week-long exercise commenced on October 13 at National Counter Terrorism Centre, Pabbi with participation of Light Commando Troops of Pakistan Army and Russian Military Contingent.

The Commandant National Counter Terrorism Centre graced the opening ceremony of the exercise as a chief guest.

The exercise is aimed at refining professional skills through joint training besides harnessing the historic military-to-military relations among the friendly countries.

The participating troops are looking forward to benefit from mutual expertise and experience.

 

Reporter Ahmad Mansoor