The Indian Army contingent comprising 334 personnel is participating in 18th edition of Battalion Level Joint Military Exercise SURYA KIRAN 2024.
Key points
- Exercise Name: SURYA KIRAN (18th Edition)
- Duration: 31st December 2024 to 13th January 2025
- Location: Saljhandi, Nepal
- Participating Forces:
- Indian Army: 334 personnel, led by a Battalion from the 11th Gorkha Rifles.
- Nepal Army: Represented by the Srijung Battalion.
Key Objectives
- Interoperability:
- Focus on jungle warfare and counter-terrorism operations in mountainous terrain.
- Conduct Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations under the UN Charter.
- Operational Focus:
- Strengthen operational preparedness.
- Address aviation and medical training requirements.
- Promote environment conservation.
Significance
- Reinforces the India-Nepal bilateral defence cooperation.
- Reflects shared goals of achieving security and stability in the region.
- Highlights mutual commitment to friendship, cultural ties, and trust between the two nations.
- Contributes to professional engagement, fostering stronger relations and shared security objectives.
Themes
- Jungle warfare.
- Counter-terrorism operations.
- Humanitarian aid.
- Environmental responsibility.
