Pakistani General Impressed With High Professionalism of Russian Soldiers

Russian soldiers are highly-skilled professionals, said Muhammad Aslam Nadeem, Brigadier General of the Pakistani Army.

Members of the Pakistani Army are currently in Russia to participate in the International Army Games.

"The armed forces of both countries have things to learn from each other. Judging from my interaction with the military personnel here in Moscow and in Yeysk, and I can make a conclusion about their high professionalism," the Brigadier General said.

Nadeem also praised the relations between Russia and Pakistan, especially in the military and technological sectors.

Russia is working to develop military relationships with several nations participating in the games.

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Russia is ready to enhance its bilateral ties with Angola and boost defense cooperation. The Armed Forces of Angola could guarantee security in Central Africa, and Russia is ready to help them improve their professional skills, Shoigu said.

Egypt is another country with which Russia is willing to cooperate.

"We have a deep belief that our participation in it [Army Games-2015] will improve our bilateral military cooperation with Russia," said Colonel Walid Hegazy Mohamed, an Egyptian Embassy defense attaché.

The first international Army Games kicked off in Russia on August 1 and will come to end on August 15. The large-scale competition involves more than 2,000 men representing 17 countries. Their teams will prove their skills in 14 contests on 11 firing ranges in Russia, including such spectacular military sports as tank biathlon and air darts.