The first edition of CambodiaIndia Bilateral Army Exercise (CINBAXI) successfully concluded on Friday, marking a significant milestone in strengthening military cooperation and interoperability between the two nations.
The joint exercise saw active participation from both the Cambodian and Indian contingents, enhancing their operational synergy and exposing the Cambodian contingent to the functioning of staff officers during the United Nations Peacekeeping Operations (UNPKO). It also highlighted India’s military training and defence technology expertise, fostering a shared understanding of modern military practices. A key component of it was a planning exercise aimed at wargaming the conduct of joint Counter-Terrorism (CT) operations under chapter VII of the United Nations Charter.
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Source: Times of India News
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