The 9th edition of exercise is in a series of bilateral counterterrorism exercises conducted annually between the two iron-clad brothers.

According to ISPR report today, the exercise is focusing on Counterterrorism operations, with the aim of enhancing interoperability, refining professional skills and exchanging best practices in modern warfare.

Pakistan and China enjoy longstanding and time-tested defence cooperation rooted in mutual trust and strategic partnership.

Exercise Warrior-IX stands as a testament to the robust military-to-military relations between the two countries and reaffirms their shared commitment to regional peace, stability and security.

Corps Commander Mangla, Deputy Chief of Staff of Western Theatre Command of PLA Major General Bian Xiaoming and other senior military officials from both Pakistan and China attended the opening ceremony of the exercise that was held at the National Counter-Terrorism Center, Pabbi.