The first-ever China-Pakistan joint army training exercise “Karakoram 2026” is underway at a training base in Korla, Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
Following the opening ceremony, the two sides exchanged counter-terrorism experience and the Pakistani troops observed some Chinese weapons and equipment.
China – Pakistan Joint Military Training Exercise in Xinjiang
The opening ceremony for the first-ever China-Pakistan joint Army training exercise “Karakoram 2026” was held at a training base in Korla, Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on October 14, 2026.
Following the ceremony, the two sides exchanged counter-terrorism experience and the Pakistani troops observed some Chinese weapons and equipment.
Focusing on joint counter-terrorism operations in high-altitude areas, the activity will include skills training in UAV operation, on-the-move target search and firing, and long-range sniping, and cover joint command and live-force exercises.
This is the first joint army training between the two countries, which will help the two sides deepen cooperation and strengthen interoperability in counter-terrorism.
— Pakistan Armed Forces News 🇵🇰 (@PakistanFauj) October 15, 2026
Focusing on joint counter-terrorism operations in high-altitude areas, the activity will include skills training in UAV operation, on-the-move target search and firing, and long-range sniping, and cover joint command and live-force exercises.
This is the first joint army training between the two countries, which will help the two sides deepen cooperation and strengthen interoperability in counter-terrorism.