RAWALPINDI – The Pakistan-Turkey joint military exercise, codenamed“ATATURK-XI 2021”, have concluded at Tarbela, the military’s media wingsaid on Saturday.
Troops from Turkish Special forces and Pakistan’s Special Service Groupparticipated in the three weeks long exercise, according to Inter ServicesPublic Relations (ISPR).
The exercise focused on Counter Terrorism operations, including Cordon andSearch techniques, Built-up Area clearance drills with Combat Aviationsupport and Hostage Rescue.
Freefall by paratroopers and martial arts were also practiced during thetraining.
A high-level military delegation from Turkey headed by Major General EmreTayanc also attended the closing ceremony.
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The joint military drills aim to further strengthen the bond of twobrotherly nations and will help in adapting the emerging trends in militarymodernization and cooperation.
Pakistan and Turkey have sought to expand cooperation to fight terrorism.Both countries are also members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation(OIC).
