Exercise SURYA KIRAN – XIV

Joint military exercise ‘SURYA KIRAN – XIV’ between India and Nepal will be conducted at Salijhandi, Rupendehi district of Nepal from   03 to 16 December 2019.

• The exercise will comprise of 300 soldiers from both the Indian and Nepal Army.
• Exercise SURYA KIRAN – XIV is an annual event that is conducted alternatively in Nepal and India.
• The joint military exercise will enhance the level of defence cooperation which will further foster the bilateral relations between the two nations.

Aim

The aim of this exercise is to conduct a Battalion level combined training between Indian Army and Nepal Army to increase interoperability in jungle warfare and counter terrorist operations in mountainous terrain, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, medical and environmental conservation including aviation aspects.

SURYA KIRAN XIV

Source: Indian Express

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