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Troops of both the countries participated in 14-day long joint training based on counter terrorist operations.
Exercise Surya Kiran-XIII, a joint military training exercise, between India and Nepal culminated at Pithoragarh on Tuesday.
Troops of both the countries participated in 14-day long joint training based on counter terrorist operations.
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#ExerciseSuryaKiranXIII draws to a close in #Pithoragarh #Uttarakhand.
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A few pics of the Closing Ceremony… @adgpi pic.twitter.com/oybhaFrkls
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The training culminated with a 72-hour outdoor exercise in which troops of both contingents carried out a cordon and search operation in a mock counter-insurgency village.
The joint training besides promoting understanding and inter-operability between the two armies, also helped in cementing ties between both the nations.
Besides training, both the contingents also participated in a number of extra-curricular activities including friendly football, basketball, volleyball matches and a cultural event on the final day to increase the bonhomie between troops.
During the final phase of the exercise, Maj Gen Neeraj Verma, Chief of Staff, HQ UB Area was present as Observer Representative of Indian Army and Maj Gen Rajendra Karki, Division Commander, Mid Western Division was present from Nepal Army.
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