A force of Kuwait’s 25th Commando Brigade, known as Maghaweer 25, has left for Pakistan to partake in military exercises, codenamed Fajr Al Sharq 5 (Dawn of the East 5), due this week, according to the country’s Ministry of Defense (MoD).

The two-week drills are meant to share expertise in research, inspection and counterterror, secure vital facilities, handle explosives and carry out medical evacuations, the Ministry said in a press release.

Kuwait’s participation in Pakistan-hosted exercises comes within the framework of promoting and bolstering joint military cooperation with all sisterly and friendly countries, the statement added.