Exercise Khanjar- exercise between India and Kyrgyzstan

India and Kyrgyzstan Special Forces have started a military exercise named Exercise Khanjar in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

About Exercise Khanjar

Exercise Khanjar is a Joint Special Forces Military Exercise between India and Kyrgyzstan.
The exercise was started in the year 2011. This is the Eighth Edition of the Exercise.
The exercise aims to boost the strategic partnership between India and Kyrgyzstan. It also focuses on high-altitude, mountains and counter-extremism drills.

Other Exercises by Special Forces of India:

Exercise Vajra Prahar is a Special Forces joint military exercise between India and the US. This exercise takes place alternately in India and the US.
The aim of the exercise is to enable sharing of best practices and experiences in areas such as joint mission planning capabilities and operational tactics.

About Kyrgyzstan:

Kyrgyzstan is a landlocked country in Central Asia bordering Kazakhstan, China, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Its capital is Bishkek.
It is often referred to as ‘Central Asia’s only democracy.
Kyrgyzstan is a member of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO).
- CSTO is a Russia-led military alliance, that aims to ensure the collective defence of any member that faces external aggression.
Kyrgyzstan is also a member of the Commonwealth of Independent States, Eurasian Economic Union, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and the United Nations.
The mountainous region of Tian Shan covers over 80% of the country.

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