RAWALPINDI, Nov 08 (DNA): A two-week-long joint Russian-Pakistani
military exercise codenamed Druzhba (Friend­ship) 5 has begun in Tarbela
Sunday.

According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the exercise is
aimed at sharing both armies’ experiences in counterterrorism domain.

Opening ceremony of DRUZHBA – V held at Tarbela today. Pak-Russian
Federation Special Forces are participating in two weeks long counter
terrorism exercise.

The military’s media wing said national anthems of both countries were
played at the start of the ceremony.

The ceremony was attended by Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Danila
Ganich. Senior officials from both the armies were also present on the
occasion.

On November 5, a contingent of Russian troops had arrived in Pakistan to
participate in the military exercise. The ISPR said the exercise is
aimed at sharing both armies’ experiences in the counterterrorism
domain. Sky diving and hostage rescue operations will be the highlights
of the exercise. DNA

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