Former Cold War rivals, Pakistan and Russia are set to hold their first-ever joint military exercises later this year, reflecting increased military cooperation between the two countries.
According to Pakistan media, about 200 military personnel from the two sides are expected to take part in the joint military exercises.
The move comes amid increasing defense ties between Moscow and Islamabad as the latter is reportedly also thinking about buying advanced Russian warplanes, Pakistan's Express Tribune reported.
Pakistan's ambassador to Moscow Qazi Khalilullah told the newspaper that this is the first time that military personnel from the two countries would be taking part in joint military drills called 'Friendship-2016'.
He, however, did not divulge further details about the nature of the exercises or dates.
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