The India – Kazakhstan joint military exercise KAZIND-21 took place at Training Node Aisha Bibi, Kazakhstan. This is the 5th Edition of Annual bilateral joint exercise of both Armies and continued till 10th of September. The fourth edition of the exercise was held at Pithoragarh, India in September 2019.
Defence Ministry said, the contingent comprises 120 troops from Kazakhstan and 90 soldiers from the Indian Army. Both the contingents shared their expertise and skills in the field of counter-terror operations. The validation exercise which had meant to culminate this military programme was a test bed for the soldiers of both Armies as they went through the challenges of actual operations in such scenarios.
This exercise will provide impetus to the ever growing military and diplomatic ties between the two nations. The joint exercise also reflects the strong resolve of both nations to counter the threat of terrorism and will to stand shoulder to shoulder to combat the same.