Pakistan-Russia military to hold first ever joint drills Pakistan and Russia are set to hold their first-ever joint military exercises later this year, media reported today, reflecting increased military cooperation between the two former Cold War rivals.Around 200 military personnel from the two sides would take part in the joint military exercises. Pakistan-Russia military to hold first ever joint drills Pakistan and Russia are set to hold their first-ever joint military exercises later this year, media reported today, reflecting increased military cooperation between the two former Cold War rivals.Around 200 military personnel from the two sides would take part in the joint military exercises. "Reports appearing in Pakistan's media about some 'secret talks' between Russia and Pakistan on the creation of CPEC do not correspond to the realities. "Our trade and economic cooperation with Pakistan has its own value. "In addition, Russia aspires to develop strategic defence ties with Pakistan," the media report had said.

Source: Times of India November 29, 2016 13:29 UTC