According to the Inter Services Public Relations, Shake Hands-II is a joint counter-terrorism exercise conducted between the Armies of Pakistan and Sri Lanka. “The two-week exercise commenced on Monday (27) at Tarbela, with the participation of the Pakistan Army’s Special Services Group and the Special Forces from the Sri Lankan Army.”

The exercise aimed to enhance professional capabilities through joint training while further strengthening the longstanding military-to-military relations between the two friendly nations. “Participating troops will benefit from the exchange of operational experiences and expertise in counter-terrorism operations, contributing to improved interoperability and mutual understanding,” it added.

Pakistan’s armed forces regularly conduct joint exercises with foreign militaries to exchange professional expertise and strengthen combat readiness.

The Express Tribune