Pakistan and Kazakhstan kicked off joint military drills ‘Dostarym III’

Pakistan and Kazakhstan kicked off joint military drills ‘Dostarym III’

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan, and Kazakhstan kicked off the bilateral militaryexercise ‘Dostarym III’ at National Counter-Terrorism Center (NCTC), Pabbi,the military media wing said Wednesday.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations, the inaugural ceremony ofthe Pakistan-Kazakhstan joint military exercise was held in the northwestregion while military officials of both countries were present at theoccasion. National anthems of both countries were also played at theopening ceremony.

The drills aimed to develop and bolster coordination between the two sidesin the counter-terrorism domain. Special Forces of Pakistan-Kazakhstan willtake part in hostage rescue, compound clearance, heli rappelling, and CloseQuater Battle (CQB) drills and procedures.

The statement further added that the joint exercise will focus onintegrated synergy, interoperability, quick decision-making, and swiftaction at a tactical level.