Troops of India and Kazakhstan are carrying out counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency drills in the fourth edition of annual military exercise KAZIND 2019.
The aim of the exercise is joint training of troops in counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations in both jungle and mountainous terrain. The exercise named KAZIND 2019 can be termed as a facade of long-standing strategic ties between India and Kazakhstan.
Ex #KAZIND 2019#IndianArmy and #Kazakhstan Army contingents commenced the exercise by practicing battle techniques & battle drills to enhance interoperability. #Jointness#SharingBestPractice pic.twitter.com/B19Xm6cy90
— ADG PI – INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) October 5, 2019
As part of the exercise important lectures, demonstrations and drills related to counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations will be conducted. Both the armies will also share their valuable experiences in countering such situations and also refine drills and procedures for joint operations whenever the need arises.
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The culmination of exercise will be done with a 72-hour exercise which will showcase the joint skills of soldiers while conducting counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations.
(With ANI Inputs)