President Putin Opens Up Opportunities For Increased Training And Education For Foreign Military In Russia

Illustration of Russian and Chinese military exercises in Vostok. (Wikimedia Commons/Press Service of the President of the Russian Federation)

JAKARTA - There are high prospects for the continued training of foreign military personnel in Russia, President Vladimir Putin said at the opening of the 2022 Army International Military Technical Forum on Monday.

"We also see high prospects for training members of the foreign military and increasing their qualifications," said President Putin.

"Thousands of military professionals from different countries of the world are proud that the Military Colleges and Universities in our country have become their alma maters," Putin stressed.

President Putin said Russia would continue to "work vigorously in this important area.

President Putin further explained, Moscow also prefers to continue the practice of holding joint military exercises with its allies.

"As before, we invite our allies and partners to participate in joint command and staff exercises and other types of exercises," he explained.

President Putin underlined, practicing complex combat training tasks is important to improve military skills, as well as command and control qualities to improve tactics and cohesion of units to formations.

"I am sure that we will be able to ensure reliable security and stability of both our countries and the world as a whole, by developing extensive military-technical cooperation and uniting our efforts and potentials," concluded President Putin.