Pakistan, Turkey to hold joint exercises
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
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Islamabad, August 20, IRNA
Pakistan-Turkey
A contingent comprising troops of Pakistan Army and Navy left here today for Turkey to participate in Pakistan Turkey Joint Special Services Group Exercise Jinnah-V, the army said.
The Exercise will begin on Tuesday, a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations said.
The ten days long exercises is aimed at developing a better understanding among participating troops from both side, benefit from each other's experiences and carry out hands on training under challenging conditions, the statement said.
Participating troops would practice air assault and anti-terrorist operations during day and night, it said.
Pakistan-Turkey joint exercises are a regular feature which reflects the close relationship between the two brotherly countries and their Armed Forces.
Last year exercises were held in Pakistan.
Earlier, Brigadier Muhammad Ibrahim saw off the Pakistan contingent at PAF Base Chaklala.
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