ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Malaysia have successfully concluded their joint counterterrorism exercise, Harimau Markhore-IV, at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) in Pabbi, the military’s media affairs wing said.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the two-week-long exercise focused on sharing counter terrorism experiences, refining operational drills and procedures, and enhancing combat skills through the exchange of best practices.
The exercise reaffirmed the longstanding military cooperation between both countries and their shared resolve to strengthen collaboration in the counter-terrorism domain.
Pakistan and Malaysia have concluded joint counterterrorism exercise Harimau Markhore-IV at the National Counter Terrorism Centre in Pabbi. According to ISPR, troops shared operational experience, refined combat drills and exchanged best practices, reinforcing longstanding military cooperation between the two countries.
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Pakistan and Malaysia enjoy close and longstanding ties rooted in shared values, mutual respect and strong people-to-people connections. The two countries continue to cooperate across political, economic, defence and regional issues, while supporting each other in promoting peace, stability and development.
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, in August this year reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further deepening defence collaboration and strategic engagement with Malaysia.
He made the remarks during a meeting with Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Bin Ismail at General Headquarters.
During the meeting, the regional security dynamics and matters of mutual interest were deliberated upon.
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Both sides reaffirmed the strong and enduring bonds between Pakistan and Malaysia and expressed their resolve to further broaden cooperation and engagement in areas of shared interest.
