The Pakistan Army and the Royal Saudi Land Forces have successfully wrapped up their joint counterterrorism exercise Al Battar-II, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced on Wednesday.
According to the military’s media wing, troops from both nations showcased high-level professionalism, operational expertise, and strong interoperability throughout the drills.
The exercise focused on boosting joint capabilities in urban warfare, countering improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and improving tactical coordination through integrated field training. ISPR said the training sessions were designed to sharpen the forces’ readiness for complex counterterror operations.
The statement added that Al Battar-II also contributed to deepening long-standing defence ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, reinforcing the “historic and time-tested military partnership” shared by the two countries.
ISPR further noted that all training objectives were achieved, reaffirming the commitment of both states to regional stability, collective security, and enhanced defence cooperation.
The closing ceremony was attended by senior officials from both armies, with the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Pakistan’s Special Services Group (SSG) serving as the chief guest.
Earlier this week, Saudi Arabia’s armed forces chief expressed Riyadh’s intention to strengthen defence and strategic cooperation with Pakistan.
In September, both nations signed a Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement in Riyadh, pledging that an attack on either country would be treated as an attack on both.
