Rawalpindi: Pakistan and Sri Lanka have commenced a two-week joint counter-terrorism exercise, “Shake Hands-II,” aimed at enhancing operational coordination and military cooperation between the two countries.
The exercise began on April 27 in Tarbela, bringing together elite troops from the Pakistan Army’s Special Services Group (SSG) and Special Forces of the Sri Lankan Army. It focuses on strengthening professional skills through joint training in counter-terrorism operations.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the exercise is designed to promote the exchange of operational expertise and experiences between the participating forces. It is expected to improve interoperability and deepen mutual understanding in tackling evolving security challenges.
“Shake Hands-II” also underscores the longstanding defence ties between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, reinforcing military-to-military relations through structured collaboration and joint preparedness initiatives.
