RAWALPINDI: Pakistan-Russia Joint Exercise Druzhba-VII which is the 7th bilateral joint exercise in Counter Terrorism domain between the two Armies of Pakistan and Russia has commenced at National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), the military’s media wing said on Tuesday.
According to the Inter Services Public Relations, (ISPR), the two weeks 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.
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The Commandant of National Counter Terrorism Centre graced the opening ceremony of the joint exercise as a chief guest.
The ISPR said, the exercise is aimed at refining professional skills through joint training besides harnessing the historic military to military ties among the friendly nations.
The participating troops are looking forward to benefit from mutual expertise and experience, the ISPR further said.