2-week Pak–Sri Lanka bilateral Exercise Shake Hands-II commences

RAWALPINDI, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 28th Apr, 2026) The two-week-long bilateral Exercise Shake Hands-II between the armies of Pakistan and Sri Lanka commenced on Monday at Tarbela.

The exercise aims to enhance professional capabilities through joint training while further strengthening the longstanding military-to-military relations between the two friendly nations, said a news release issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

Participating troops of the Pakistan Army’s Special Services Group and Special Forces from the Sri Lankan Army will benefit from the exchange of operational experiences and expertise in counter-terrorism operations, contributing to improved interoperability and mutual understanding.