Six-day Pakistan-Tajikistan Joint Counter Terrorism Exercise Dosti-ll concluded on Saturday at Fakhrobod Base, Tajikistan.

The Joint Exercise was conducted from 4 to 9, in which two combat teams from the Light Commando Battalion, Pakistan Army, and four combat teams from the Tajikistan Special Forces participated, according to a news release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

Besides harnessing the historic military-to-military relations between both friendly countries, Dosti-II Exercise was aimed at refining the drills, procedures, and techniques involved in Counter Terrorism operations through joint training. All training and military diplomacy objectives were achieved successfully.

The troops from both countries displayed the highest standards of professional excellence during the conduct.

DA (P) Tajikistan Colonel Muhammad Muazzam Zafar graced the ceremony as Chief Guest from the Pakistan side; while senior military officials from Tajikistan were also in attendance.