AMMAN —His Majesty King Abdullah, the Supreme Commander of
the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army, and King Philippe of the Belgians attended a
joint military exercise at the King Abdullah II Special Operations Training
Centre (KASOTC) on Wednesday, according to a Royal Court statement.
اضافة اعلان
The “AGILE APEX 23” drill was conducted by the King
Abdullah II Special Forces Group (the 101st Special Unit) and the Special
Forces Group Belgium.
The exercise simulated operations in urban areas to counter-terrorism
and engage in close-quarter combat.
King Abdullah and King Philippe were briefed on the scenario
of the drill, which is aimed at bolstering defense cooperation between the two
countries and enhancing coordination.
His Majesty and the Belgian monarch also viewed an arms
exhibition showcasing the devices, equipment, and ammunition used in the
exercise.
King Abdullah and King Philippe commended the
professionalism and distinguished skills demonstrated by the participants in
the exercise.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Yousef
Hneiti, Belgium Defense Minister Ludivine Dedonder, Belgium’s Ambassador to
Jordan Serge Dickschen, and senior officers from the two countries attended the
exercise.
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