Military and defense

National flags of the participating nations fly during the opening ceremony of SCO Peace Mission 2018 in Russia on Aug 24, 2018. [Photo/IC]

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Peace Mission 2018 was held in Chebarkul, Russia. Military contingents of the all eight SCO member nations participated in this exercise. The exercise was aimed at enhancing cooperation between member states to deal with growing threat of terrorism and extremism.

Around 3,000 soldiers from eight SCO member countries took part in the exercise. Russian Army had major participation with 1,700 personnel followed by China with 700 and India with 200. Pakistan contingent comprised of 110 members.

The SCO Peace Mission Exercise takes place every two years.