RIYADH: The Royal Saudi Land Forces continued the “Al Samsam 8” joint exercise with the Pakistani Army in Pakistan, the Kingdom’s defense ministry said on Saturday.
During the past few days, the participants carried out several maneuvers that included special exercises in a number of areas, including encircling cities and liberating hostages. They have also been trained in irregular war operations, which will continue over the next few days.
The exercise aims to exchange information, expertise and concepts that will be positively reflected in raising combat efficiency in a variety of different environments, the ministry said.
The exercise comes within the framework of the ongoing military cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.
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Saudi land forces, Pakistani army continue to hold joint exercise
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Saudi land forces, Pakistani army continue to hold joint exercise
- Participants trained in liberating hostages, irregular war operations
- The exercise aims to exchange expertise in raising combat efficiency
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