Pakistan, China hold joint counterterrorism drills under ‘Warrior-IX’
- The exercise named 'Warrior-IX' is aimed at enhancing interoperability and strengthening security cooperation between the two countries
Pakistan Army and China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) are holding a two-week joint counterterrorism exercise, Warrior-IX, aimed at enhancing interoperability and strengthening security cooperation between the two countries, the military said on Thursday.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the exercise, which began on November 28 and will conclude on December 14, focuses on joint planning, battlefield coordination and counterterrorism techniques.
A Distinguished Visitors Day (DVD) ceremony was held at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) in Pabbi on Thursday.
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China’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, attended the event as the chief guest, along with senior Chinese officials.
Pakistan Army’s Chief of General Staff was the guest of honour.
During the visit, the dignitaries were briefed on the scope and objectives of the exercise and witnessed multiple counterterrorism drills.
ISPR said the guests appreciated the professionalism, operational readiness and high morale of troops from both sides.
The Warrior-IX exercise, the statement added, underscores deep defence collaboration between Pakistan and China and reaffirms their commitment to regional peace and stability.
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