The Indian Army contingent has departed for the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise KHANJAR-XII, which will be held from March 10 to March 23, 2025.
Aim of the exercise is to exchange experiences and best practices in Counter Terrorism and Special Forces Operations in urban and mountainous high altitude terrain scenarios, - said Inidian Defence Ministry in a statement.
The Indian contingent is represented by troops from the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces), while the Kyrgyzstan contingent is represented by the Kyrgyz Scorpion Brigade.
"The exercise will provide an opportunity for both sides to fortify defence ties while addressing common concerns of international terrorism and extremism. The exercise reaffirms the commitment of India and Kyrgyzstan to fostering peace stability, and security in the region," - the statement reads.
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