01-05-2021 | 17:08 PM
India-Kyrgyzstan Military Exercise
The “Khanjar” joint Special Forces Military Exercise was held by India and Kyrgyzstan. The exercise was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan's capital.
About the Exercise
It will concentrate on counter-terrorism training as well as high-altitude and mountain training. Since 2011, India and Kyrgyzstan have held an annual Khanjar exercise.
India and Kyrgyzstan concluded four deals in 2015. The negotiations aimed to increase defense cooperation. Kyrgyzstan is a Central Asian nation. India has been looking for various ways to expand its trade in the area.
The INSTC (International North-South Transport Corridor) and Chabahar ports were planned and developed to fulfill India’s interests in Central Asia. Developing good relations with Kyrgyzstan is thus important for India.
