PUNE: The 10th edition of the India-Maldives joint military exercise, “Ekuverin (friends) 2019”, began on Monday at the Aundh Military station.
The Marine troops of Maldivian National Defence Force represented the Maldivian contingent, while a battalion of the MAHAR regiment represented the Indian side.
The participating contingents, comprising 45 members each, marched in together at the Shivneri Drill ground of the station. The parade was commanded by Major MS Negi, who is part of the participating Indian contingent.
The 14-day joint exercise would see counter-terrorism drills at an international environment and rehearsed by the Indian and Maldivian Army contingents, a statement issued by the Southern Command read.
Source: ToI
Image Courtesy: The India Express
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