The Pakistan–Türkiye Joint Commando and Special Forces Exercise “Jinnah-XIII” has concluded successfully in Türkiye, marking another milestone in bilateral defence cooperation and military diplomacy between the two countries, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The exercise brought together elite combat teams from the Pakistan Army and the Turkish Armed Forces, with training activities conducted in Ankara and Isparta. The joint drills focused primarily on enhancing operational coordination and refining counterterrorism capabilities in complex and evolving threat environments.
According to the official statement, the exercise achieved all of its training objectives, with participating troops demonstrating exceptional professionalism, discipline, and operational excellence throughout the engagement.
A key focus of the exercise was to improve tactical proficiency in counterterrorism operations, particularly in urban or built-up environments. Special emphasis was also placed on countering improvised explosive devices (IEDs), with both sides sharing expertise, techniques, and best practices through integrated training scenarios.
Military officials noted that such joint exercises not only enhance combat readiness but also foster deeper interoperability between allied forces, enabling more effective coordination in future joint or coalition operations.
Beyond operational gains, Exercise Jinnah-XIII served as a platform to further strengthen the longstanding and historic military-to-military relationship between Pakistan and Türkiye. Both countries reiterated their commitment to continued collaboration in defence, training, and security domains.
The successful completion of the exercise reflects the shared resolve of Pakistan and Türkiye to combat terrorism and contribute to regional and global peace through strengthened defence partnerships.
