ISLAMABAD: A joint military exercise, Al-Kassah-III between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia began at King Khalid Military City Hafar Al Batin in Saudi Arabia, Monday. According to a statement of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the opening ceremony of exercise Al-Kassah-lll, Joint Military Counter IED [Improvised Explosive Device] held at King Khalid Military City Hafar Al Batin, KSA.

Major General Saleh Bin Ahmed Al Zahrani, Commander Northern Area attended the event as the chief guest. It stated that the Royal Land Saudi Forces and Pakistan Army troops will practice various drills involved in counter IED operations including searching of routes, compound clearance, vehicle clearance, explosive handling and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) drills and procedures.

“This is the third joint military exercise of Al-Kassah series between the two brotherly countries. The training is aimed at enhancing EOD skills in counter IED domain and adopt best practices,” it added.

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