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India-Maldives Joint Military Exercise 'Ex Ekuverin' begins at Chaubatia

Published on 15 Jun 2023

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India-Maldives Joint Military Exercise 'Ex Ekuverin' begins at Chaubatia
  • The 12th edition of the joint military exercise "Ex Ekuverin" between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Force has commenced at Chaubatia, Uttarakhand. 
  • The exercise, which started on 11 June, will continue until 24 June, 2023.
  • Ekuverin meaning ‘Friends’ is a bilateral annual exercise conducted alternatively in India and Maldives.
  • The primary objective of the exercise is to enhance interoperability in counter insurgency/counter terrorism operations under the UN mandate. Additionally, it aims to facilitate joint humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.
  • The previous edition of the exercise, the 11th edition, was held in the Maldives in December 2021.
Source: SarkariPariksha