Pakistan and Turkish special operations forces exercise conclude in Tarbela
Pakistan and Turkish special forces concluded the three-week-long joint military exercise in Tarbela, Pakistan.
Pakistan Army’s Inspector General Training and Evaluation Lt. Gen. Syed Muhammad Adnan and a high-level military delegation from Turkey headed by Maj. Gen. Emre Tayanc attended the closing ceremony.
Turkish Special Forces and troops of the Pakistani military’s elite Special Services Group participated in the drills that included counterterrorism, close quarter battle, cordon and search, rappelling, fire and move techniques, helicopter rappelling, area clearance, hostage and rescue, and free-fall operations.
“The joint military exercise will further strengthen the bond of two brotherly nations and will help in adapting the emerging trends in military modernization and cooperation,” the official statement said.
Pakistan and Turkey have enhanced defense and military cooperation in recent years.
The joint commando and special forces exercise has been conducted alternatively between the two countries since 1998. The exercise is named ‘Jinnah Exercise’ when it is carried out in Turkey, and ‘Atatürk Exercise’ when performed in Pakistan.