The 11th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise 'Khanjar' commenced at the Special Forces Training School in Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh. The exercise, scheduled from January 22 to February 3, involves joint training between the special forces of India and Kyrgyzstan.

The ongoing India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise 'Khanjar' serves as a platform for strengthening defense ties and addressing shared concerns related to international terrorism and extremism. Additionally, the exercise offers an opportunity to showcase the capabilities of state-of-the-art indigenous defense equipment. Conducted annually, the event takes place alternately in both nations.

According to an official release from the Ministry of Defence, the ongoing India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise 'Khanjar' is providing a valuable opportunity for both nations to strengthen defense ties while jointly addressing international concerns related to terrorism and extremism.

Additionally, the exercise serves as a platform to showcase the capabilities of cutting-edge indigenous defense equipment. The Ministry emphasized that the exercise aims to achieve shared security objectives and foster bilateral relations between India and Kyrgyzstan.

According to an official release from the Ministry of Defence, the ongoing India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise 'Khanjar' is facilitating the strengthening of defense ties between both nations.

The exercise aims to address shared concerns related to international terrorism and extremism, providing a platform to showcase the capabilities of cutting-edge indigenous defense equipment. Additionally, it is expected to foster bilateral relations and achieve common security objectives.

The ongoing India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise 'Khanjar' involves a contingent of 20 personnel from the Indian Army's Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) and 20 personnel from the Kyrgyzstan contingent represented by the Scorpion Brigade, as per the Ministry of Defence's press release.

This exercise, conducted under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, focuses on exchanging experiences and best practices in Counter Terrorism and Special Forces operations. The training emphasizes the development of Special Forces skills and advanced techniques for insertion and extraction, particularly in built-up areas and mountainous terrain.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar visited Bishkek for the 22nd SCO Council of Heads of Government. He met Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Zhaparov, discussing cooperation in various sectors and conveying India's support for the Kyrgyz SCO Presidency.

He discussed ways to strengthen India-Kyrgyz cooperation in trade, economy, development projects, health, education, and exchanging views on Afghanistan, West Asia, and connectivity.

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