Joint Russian-Pakistani military exercise 'RUZHBA-V' begins
ISLAMABAD (92 News) – A two-week-long joint Russian-Pakistani military exercise codenamed Druzhba (Friendship) 5 has begun in Tarbela on Sunday.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the opening ceremony of the drill was held in Tarbela today. "Pakistan-Russian Federation Special Forces are participating in the two-week-long counterterrorism exercise," it said.
The ISPR also said that national anthems of both countries were played at the start of the ceremony.
The ceremony was attended by Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Danila Ganich. Senior officials from both the armies were also present on the occasion.
Opening ceremony of DRUZHBA - V held at Tarbela today. Pak-Russian Federation Special Forces are participating in two weeks long counter terrorism exercise. National anthems of both countries were played at the start of the ceremony. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/bgBKctv1zZ
— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) November 8, 2020
Russian ambassador to Pakistan, Mr Danila Ganich and senior officials from both the armies were present on the occasion. in the drills.
