NewKerala.com

India-Kyrgyzstan Launch Joint Military Drill Khanjar in Assam to Boost Counter-Terror Ties

The 13th iteration of the India-Kyrgyzstan joint military Exercise Khanjar is scheduled from February 4-17 at Misamari, Assam. The exercise aims to enhance interoperability between the Special Forces of both nations, with a focus on urban warfare and counter-terrorism under a UN mandate. This annual event, alternating venues between the two countries since 2011, underscores their deepening strategic defence partnership. Bilateral cooperation also includes personnel training, exchange programs, and joint research at a mountain biomedical centre.

Key Points: India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Military Exercise Khanjar Begins in Assam

  • 13th edition of bilateral exercise
  • Focus on urban warfare & counter-terrorism
  • Aims to enhance Special Forces interoperability
  • Part of annual training since 2011
  • Reflects thriving strategic partnership
2 min read

13th edition of India-Kyrgyzstan joint military exercise Khanjar to take place in Assam

The 13th edition of Exercise Khanjar, a joint India-Kyrgyzstan military drill focused on urban warfare & counter-terrorism, starts in Assam.

"Exercise KHANJAR-XIII will further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation and deepen the enduring military partnership - ADGPI, Indian Army"

New Delhi, February 2

The 13th edition of the joint military Exercise KHANJAR between India and Kyrgyzstan will be conducted at Misamari, Assam, from February 4-17, the Additional Directorate General of Public Information of the Indian Army said on Monday.

Sharing the details in a post on X, the ADGPI said that the exercise aims to enhance interoperability between the Special Forces of both nations, with a focus on joint operations in urban warfare and counter-terrorism scenarios under the United Nations mandate.

"Exercise KHANJAR-XIII will further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation and deepen the enduring military partnership between India and Kyrgyzstan", the post added.

The 12th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise KHANJAR-XII took place in Tokmok in March last year.

As per a previous statement, Elite troops from India's Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) and the Kyrgyz Scorpion Brigade participated in this intensive training program designed to enhance interoperability, high-altitude warfare capabilities, and counter-terrorism tactics.

The statement noted that throughout the exercise, both the contingents practiced advanced operations such as sniping, complex building intervention, mountain craft, and specialised counter-terrorism drills.

The exercise Khanjar XII has evolved into an annual training event since its inception in 2011.

The alternating venues between India and Kyrgyzstan reflect the unique dimension of the thriving strategic relationship.

India and Kyrgzstan have warm and friendly ties. They are also strategic partners.

In recent times, India-Kyrgyz relations have expanded in several areas of bilateral engagement, including defence, security, trade and investment. Both countries also share common concerns on threat of terrorism, extremism and drug-trafficking, the Ministry of External Affairs noted in a statement.

Important facets of bilateral defence cooperation between India and the Kyrgyz Republic include training Kyrgyz personnel in Indian defence establishments, joint exercises, conduct of exchange programmes and joint research at the Kyrgyz-India Mountain Bio Medical Research Centre (KIMBMRC), Bishkek, MEA further noted.

- ANI

Share this article:

Reader Comments

P
Priya S
While military cooperation is important, I hope the government is also focusing on the economic and cultural aspects of our relationship with Kyrgyzstan. Trade and people-to-people ties matter just as much.
R
Rohit P
Our Parachute Regiment is among the best in the world. Sharing expertise in high-altitude and urban warfare with allies makes everyone safer. Jai Hind!
S
Sarah B
Interesting to see the focus on UN-mandated scenarios. It shows India's commitment to international peacekeeping norms. The joint research centre in Bishkek is a unique and positive aspect of this partnership.
V
Vikram M
Good strategic move. Strengthening ties in Central Asia is crucial for regional stability and countering common threats like terrorism. Hope the local community in Misamari benefits from the exercise too.
K
Karthik V
The article mentions the exercise has been annual since 2011. That's consistency! Building long-term trust with partners is how real defence diplomacy works. Well done.

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Minimum 50 characters 0/50