The Indian Army Contingent is participating in the multinational peacekeeping Joint Exercise Ex Khaan Quest 2023 in Mongolia. Defence Ministry said, Military contingents and observers from over 20 countries are participating in this exercise. President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh yesterday inaugurated the Exercise.
The Indian Army is represented by a contingent from the Garhwal Rifles. The 14-day exercise is aimed at enhancing interoperability of the participating nations, sharing experience, and training uniformed personnel for the United Nations Peacekeeping
Operations. The exercise will prepare participants for future UN Peacekeeping missions, develop peace operations capabilities and enhance military readiness.
The exercise includes Command Post Exercise, Field Training Exercises, combat discussions, lectures, and demonstration. The Ministry said, the military exercise will enhance the level of defence cooperation between Indian Army and participating countries, especially with the Mongolian Armed Forces which will enhance bilateral relations between the two countries.