Exercise Aff’aa Al Sahil: First phase concludes in Pak-Saudi special operations drill
Prior to the start of the second phase at sea, maritime special operations were rehearsed
KARACHI: The first phase of joint special operation forces maritime exerciseAff’aa Al Sahil, being held in the metropolis, concluded on Wednesday, said a statement from the Pakistan Navy (PN).
Theexercise,being held between special forces of Pakistan Navy and the Royal Saudi Naval Forces, included aseries of land and harbourdrills.
Prior to the start of the second phase at sea, maritime special operations were also rehearsed.
"Exercise Aff’aa Al Sahil is aimed at enhancing interoperability and sharpening the tactical proficiency in countering maritime human trafficking, piracy and terrorism. The exercise will help in developing synergy in operations against asymmetric and conventional threats," said the PN statement.
Aff’aa Al Sahil is a bilateral exercise being conducted annually between the two sides since 2011.
Besides exercise Aff’aa Al Sahil at Karachi, Exercise Dera Al Sahil between PN Marines and RSNF Marines is also in progress in Saudi Arabia.
The statement further added that theexercise is aimed at professional skills and practices, especially in the areas of coastal defence, military operations in urban terrain (MOUT), joint beach landings and sniper training.