ISLAMABAD: The Royal Saudi Land Forces and the army in Pakistan have concluded a joint military training exercise in the eastern city of Multan that aimed at enhancing capabilities and exchanging expertise, the Pakistani military said on Tuesday.

The exercise in Pakistan took place from Jan. 15 to Feb. 26 with a view to fostering joint employment techniques while enabling both parties to benefit from the experience, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations, the Pakistani military’s media wing.

The ISPR said in a statement: “The training, which encompassed conventional as well as sub-conventional operations, culminated with (a) field maneuver and battle inoculation exercise, employing air and ground forces.”

The commander of Pakistan’s Multan Corps saw the exercise as chief guest and expressed his satisfaction over mutual understanding and the training standards achieved, according to the ISPR.

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan enjoy strong defense ties and bilateral security cooperation. The two nations regularly engage in joint air, ground, and sea military exercises, while several cadets from the Kingdom, along with counterparts from other Middle Eastern nations, annually visit Pakistan to undergo specialized military training.

The joint exercise in Multan further consolidated long-standing relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, the ISPR added.