New Delhi, Oct 3 (Agency) India-Nepal joint training exercise ‘Surya Kiran’ concluded on Saturday at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, after 14 days of rigorous training. The 15th edition of the joint exercise, which began on September 20, was focused on counter terrorism and disaster relief operations.
The exercise also provided an opportunity to troops of both Armies to foster everlasting professional and social bonding, an official statement said. “After intense military training, the joint exercise concluded with both Armies exhibiting their combat power and dominance over the terrorist groups during the Validation Exercise,” the statement said. The closing ceremony showcased cultural performances from both Nations. “The bonhomie, esprit-de-corps and goodwill generated during the exercise will go a long way in future strengthening the bonds between the Armed Forces of both countries,” the statement added. The exercise is held bi-annually, alternatively in India and Nepal, and an Infantry battalion from the armies of both countries train together. The exercise is aimed at training to develop interoperability, disaster relief operations and most importantly counter terrorism operations.