The joint military exercise, Al-Samsam 6, between the Saudi Royal Land Forces and the Pakistani Army concluded on Friday.

During the exercise live ammunition was used in addition to parachute jumping from airplanes, dealing with improvised explosive devices, ambushes, raids and combat patrols were performed.

The Al-Samsam 6 reflected combat ability and professionalism in activating and strengthening the concept of command and control, hitting targets with high precision and joint harmony between the two parties, according to the Saudi Press Agency, SPA.

The closing drill in the exercise was successfully carried out, achieving desired objectives as set forth, in the presence of the Commanding Officer of the 30th Corps of the Pakistani Army, Lt Gen Ikram ul Haque , and the Deputy Commander of the Saudi Royal Land Forces, Maj. Gen. Ahmed bin Abdul Rahman Al-Shihri, and other senior commanding officers of the armed forces in both countries.

Speaking on the occasion, Maj. Gen. Al-Shihri thanked the Pakistani government and army for its hospitality and good reception accorded to the Saudi Royal Land Forces personnel, who participated in this exercise. He also commended all the officers and individuals who participated in the exercise for carrying out all stages, with great success, a fact that crucially helped to increase the combat effectiveness of the Saudi ground forces, he concluded.