Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan, General
Raheel Sharif, who was in Turkey on special invitation by Turkish Government, witnessed
multi national military exercises "EFES 2016" in two sittings, on 30
and 31 May 2016.
Upon arrival at the exercise area, Chief
of Turkish General Staff General Hulusi Akar welcomed General Raheel Sharif. Along
with Turkish troops, US, UK, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Azerbaijan, Poland, and a
contingent of Pakistani Armed Forces participated in the joint exercises.
Turkish President, Prime Minister and Minister for National Defence also
attended the Exercise. Turkish President also held a separate meeting with General
Raheel Sharif and thanked him for Pakistan's participation and his personal
presence for witnessing the exercise which he said, will enhance the existing
close friendly ties between Pakistan and Turkey specially between the two Armed
Forces. President also praised Pakistan Army's accomplishments in Operation
Zarb-e-Azb and contributions towards regional peace and stability. General
Raheel Sharif appreciated Turkish armed forces for an outstanding conduct of
the Exercise of such magnitude and scope.
In a bid to share military experiences
and enhance training exchanges, Pakistan Army, in the last three years, has
conducted 52 joint military exercises, both inland and abroad, with partner
countries.
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