Third edition of Vietnam-India bilateral army exercise "Ex VINBAX 2022" has begun at which state?

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Assam

Haryana

Tamil Nadu

Maharashtra

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Haryana

The 3rd Edition of Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise “Ex VINBAX 2022” will begin 1st Aug 2022 at Chandimandir in Haryana. It will continue till 20th August 2022.

The exercise is a sequel to previously conducted bilateral exercise in Vietnam in 2019 and a major milestone in strengthening the bilateral relations between India and Vietnam.

India and Vietnam share a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and defence cooperation is a key pillar of this partnership. Vietnam is an important partner in India’s Act East policy and the Indo-Pacific vision.

The Theme of Ex VINBAX - 2022 : Employment and deployment of an Engineer Company and a Medical Team as part of United Nations Contingent for Peace Keeping Operations.

India has a rich legacy of deployment of troops in United Nations missions and has some of the best capacities to impart United Nations peace operations training incorporating best practices and hands on training to prospective United Nations peacekeepers at tactical, operational and strategic levels..

Source : News on Air

Published On : August 1, 2022

Category : Defence

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