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China and Pakistan to hold first joint army training in Xinjiang
China and Pakistan plan to hold their first joint army training in the Korla area of Xinjiang in mid-to-late October.
The exercise is called “Karakoram-2026.”
It will focus on joint operations to clear terrorist threats in high-altitude areas.
Soldiers will train in drone operation, searching for targets while moving, and long-range sniping.
The armies will also practise joint command and field operations.
China’s defence ministry said the training is intended to deepen cooperation and improve the countries’ ability to respond to terrorist threats.
China and Pakistan will hold their first joint army training exercise in the second half of October.
The exercise, named “Karakoram-2026,” will take place in the Korla area of Xinjiang.
It will focus on joint counterterrorism operations in a high-altitude region.
The training will include skills exchanges, joint command and field exercises.
China’s Defense Ministry said the exercise would deepen cooperation and improve the countries’ ability to address terrorist threats.
- Who
- The Chinese and Pakistani armies.
- What
- They will hold their first joint army training exercise, called “Karakoram-2026.
- When
- The second half of October 2026.
- Where
- The Korla area of Xinjiang, China.
- Why
- To deepen cooperation and improve their ability to address terrorist threats.
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- Exercise name
- Karakoram-2026
- Participants
- Chinese and Pakistani armies
- Timing
- Second half of October 2026
- Location
- Korla area, Xinjiang
- Focus
- Joint counterterrorism operations in a high-altitude region
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