ISLAMABAD: A counterterrorism joint drill in which the special forces of Pakistan and Morocco participated has concluded, the Pakistan military spokesperson said on Saturday.
The Pakistan-Morocco Bilateral Joint Exercise 2021, the first ever between the two countries, was held at the National Counter Terrorism Center in the northwestern Pakistani town of Pabbi.
“During the exercise, Special Forces of Morocco and Pakistan practiced various drills involved in counter terrorism operations including cordon and search, compound clearance, close quarter battle, fast roping, rappelling and combat medics,” the Pakistan army’s media wing said.
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“The training was aimed at sharing mutual experience in counter terrorism domain, rehearsing / adopting best practices and enhancing cooperation between the two armies.”
Pakistan and Morocco have had cordial ties since the fifties, soon after Pakistan was created.
Pakistan’s exports to Morocco currently stand at $11.5 million, while Moroccan exports to Pakistan stand at $147 million.
