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Pakistan, China joint anti-terrorist exercise concludes

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The Joint Anti-Terrorist Exercise (JATE) – 2021 closing ceremony was held at the National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC) in Pabbi, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Monday.

This is the first-ever military exercise conducted in Pakistan under the ambit of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Regional Anti-Terrorism Structure (RATS), the military’s media wing said.

The exercise focused on enhancing cooperation and cohesiveness in combating international terrorism.

“Chinese and Pakistani troops participated in the exercise and shared their experiences of capacity building and innovative approaches/methods on emerging technologies being used to counter the evolving threats,” the official statement said.

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The exercise was conducted in two stages. Stage one of the training was conducted in respective SCO member countries from 26-31 July while stage two was conducted in Pakistan from 21 September to 4 October.

Chinese and Pakistani troops took part in the closing ceremony of the Joint Anti-Terrorist Exercise at the National Counter Terrorism Centre in Pabbi, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.

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During the two weeks long training, the ISPR said, participating troops from China and Pakistan extensively practised various drills as part of the Joint Counter-Terrorism Operations from planning to conduct – including Cordon and Search, Compound Clearance, Close Quarter Battle, Rappelling from Helicopter, Explosive Handling and Medical Evacuation.

Lieutenant General Shaheen Mazher Mehmood, Commander Central Command, was the chief guest on the closing ceremony.


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