The Pakistan Army and the Royal Saudi land forces kicked off a joint military training exercise at Okara Garrison on Sunday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

The ISPR announced the joint military training drill in a statement released on Sunday,

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enjoy strong defence ties and bilateral security cooperation. The two nations regularly engage in joint air, ground, and sea military exercises. Several cadets from the kingdom, along with counterparts from other Middle Eastern nations, visit Pakistan to undergo specialized army training annually.

A joint Pakistan-Saudi Arabia defence forum met earlier this month in Islamabad to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation and increasing collaborations in all domains. 

Sunday’s training was organized by the Multan Corps and took place at the Okara Garrison, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, adding that both Pakistani and Saudi contingents presented an impressive drill. “Through the joint training program, the armed forces’ contingents of both countries will undergo classroom sessions and have the opportunity to hone their collective combat skills,” the ISPR said. 

Officers and soldiers who took part in the training were presented badges at the end of the ceremony by the Okara Garrison commander, who was the chief guest at the event.

Reporter Ahmad Mansoor