The seventh edition of Exercise MITRA SHAKTI- 2019 aimed at
enhancing interoperability and operational efficiency amongst the armies of both India and Sri Lanka when
deployed as part of United Nations peace keeping forces commenced on 01
December at Aundh Military Station, Pune.
The objective of the exercise is to build and promote positive
relations between armies of India and Sri Lanka through focus on sub unit level
training on counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations in urban and
rural environment under United Nations mandate. The joint training exercise
also signifies the strength of India-Sri Lanka relations in the field of
military cooperation and engagement, which is vital for refining the
interoperability and operational preparedness.
The joint exercise is designed for incorporating the current
dynamics of United Nations peace keeping operations through practical and
comprehensive discussions and tactical exercises. The primary focus of the
joint training exercise will remain on field craft, battle drills and
procedures as also the ability to operate jointly with seamless
interoperability.
As member nations of the United Nations, the participating
contingents will gain immensely through joint operability and enhanced military
and diplomatic association.
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