Pak-Saudi launch Joint Military Exercise

Mangla : Pakistan | Sep 26, 2011 at 1:37 AM PDT

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Joint military exercises Samsam 4 between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia began in Mangla today.

Addressing a ceremony on the occasion, Director General Military training Lieutenant General Muzamil Hussain said the exercises will prove productive in enhancing operational preparedness and efficiency of the military personnel of the two countries.

In his remarks, Saudi Brigadier Abdullah Ghamdi said the joint military exercise will also help in regional stability. He said it is a golden opportunity for the Saudi military personnel to work shoulder to shoulder with Pakistani personnel.

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safdarjaved is based in Rāwalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan, and is a Stringer for Allvoices.

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