Pakistan-Russia Joint Exercise Druzhba-VII is the 7th bilateral exercise in the counter-terrorism domain between the armies of Pakistan and Russia. The two-week-long exercise commenced on 13 October 2024 at the National Counter Terrorism Centre, Pabbi, with the participation of light commando troops from the Pakistan Army and a Russian military contingent. The Commandant of the National Counter Terrorism Centre graced the opening ceremony as the chief guest.
The exercise aims to refine professional skills through joint training while further strengthening the historic military-to-military relations between the two friendly nations. The participating troops are eager to benefit from each other’s expertise and experience.
