BEIJING, Dec. 11 -- Dozens of troops from China's People's Liberation Army have arrived in Pakistan. They are there for joint anti-terror exercises with the Pakistani army.

    The first contingent of Chinese troops arrived on Sunday at a military air base at Rawalpindi near the capital Islamabad. China's Ministry of Defense says the military exercise is code-named "Friendship-2006".

    It is aimed at fighting terrorism and strengthening cooperation between the both countries in non-traditional security. And also safeguarding peace and stability in the region.

    The joint exercise is carried out under an agreement between the defense ministries of China and Pakistan. The exercises do not target any third party and do not impair the interests of any other countries. (Source: CCTV.com)