Soldiers of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) and the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) participate in the "Exercise Cooperation 2019" China-Singapore armies joint training held in Singapore's Murai Urban Training Facility on Aug 5, 2019. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

SINGAPORE - The bilateral training exercise between the Chinese People's Liberation Army and the Singapore Armed Forces kicked off at the Jurong Camp on Wednesday, focusing on urban counter-terrorism operations.

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Commanders from both task forces agreed that the joint exercise would improve mutual trust and enhance friendship

Over 280 elite military personnel from both armies will perform equipment operations, small-arms live firing, real force counter-terrorism drills and command post exercise during the event.

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Commanders from both task forces agreed that the joint exercise would improve mutual trust and enhance friendship.

The ongoing bilateral exercise is the fifth edition since its inauguration in 2009.