Joint Anti Terrorist Exercise SCO concluded in Pabbi

Joint Anti Terrorist Exercise SCO concluded in Pabbi.

Pakistan hosted the two-week long Joint Anti-Terrorist Exercise (JATE) – 2021 closing ceremony at National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Pabbi.

Troops of Chinese and Pakistani armed forces took part in the drill.

Joint Anti Terrorist Exercise SCO concluded in Pabbi

According to ISPR, JATE came as the first ever military exercise conducted in Pakistan under the ambit of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Regional Anti Terrorism Structure (RATS).

Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) media release on Monday said the exercise focused on enhancing cooperation and cohesiveness in combating international terrorism.

The Chinese and Pakistani troops participated in the exercise.

Moreover, they shared their experiences of capacity building and innovative approaches and methods on emerging technologies which they are using to counter the evolving threats.

The exercise conducted in two stages. Stage one of the training conducted in respective SCO member countries from 26-31 July.

Stage 2 conducted in Pakistan from 21 September to 4 October 2021.

During the two weeks long training, participating troops from China and Pakistan extensively practiced various drills as part of the Joint Counter Terrorism Operations.

They included planning to conduct; Cordon and Search, Compound Clearance, Close Quarter Battle, Rappelling from Helicopter, Explosive Handling and Medical Evacuation.

Meanwhile, Commander Central Command Lieutenant General Shaheen Mazher Mehmood attended as the chief guest at ceremony.

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