A contingent of Royal Saudi Land Forces on Tuesday arrived in Pakistan for joint mechanised training in Multan garrison, according to Inter-Services Public Relations.

“The training will be conducted for two months,” the military’s media wing said in a statement on Tuesday, adding that the arrival of Saudi Arabia forces is part of efforts to strengthen the existing military cooperation between the two countries security forces.

The opening ceremony of the ‘Pak-Saudi Joint Mechanized Training’ was held at the Multan garrison. Moreover, General Officer Commanding Major General Zafar Iqbal Marwat was the chief guest on this occasion. Participating troops of both countries were part of the opening ceremony.

“The joint training is aimed at strengthening and sharing of knowledge through a comprehensive training programme. Drills and procedures will be practised and tactical exercises conducted to refine the same,” it read.

Military exercises are part of bilateral ties as a joint military exercise 'Al-Kassah-III' was held between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia at the King Khalid Military City Hafar Al Batin in Saudi Arabia on December 13, 2021. The training was aimed at strengthening explosive ordnance disposal skills.

Commander Northern Area Major General Saleh Bin Ahmed Al Zahrani had attended the event as chief guest. The Royal Land Saudi Forces and Pakistan Army Troops had practised various drills relating to countering the improvised explosive device.