QIXTONXIA: The third joint military exercise between Pakistan and China is of profound importance in consolidating the friendship between the two countries and their armies, upgrading their capabilities in fighting terrorism together and safeguarding regional peace and stability, People's Liberation Army (PLA) Lanzhou Land Military Commander Lieutenant General Wang Guosheng said on Saturday.
He made these comments at the opening ceremony of YOUYI-III, the third joint exercise between the special forces of Pakistan and China that started in Qixtonxia in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Pakistan Army Chief of General Staff General Khalid Shameem Wynne was also present on the occasion.
The 11-day long Pak-China counter-terrorism training exercise would be conducted in three phases between the mix combat teams from both countries, according to a press release.
Guosheng said the joint exercise would be another achievement in the security cooperation domain between the two countries. He appreciated the professionalism and success of the Pakistan Special Forces in the recent operations in the fight against terrorism. Guosheng lauded the commitment and determination of the Pakistan armed forces to eliminate terrorism from the country.
He added that both sides would learn from each other's rich experiences, which would be helpful in any future counter-terrorism operation.
Wynne said the Pakistan Army values the time-tested ties with PLA and the people of China. He appreciated the professionalism of the PLA, terming it the "best army in the world".
Earlier, senior PLA military commander Brigadier Li Fu Hua briefed the visitors about the joint exercise held at Field Command Post.
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