Armies of India and Nepal will carry out a two-week long military exercise beginning Wednesday in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh region with an aim to deepen counter-terror cooperation.
The Indian Army said the 'Surya Kiran' exercise is expected to enhance the level of defence cooperation between the two militaries.
It said the focus of the exercise will be to enhance cooperation in conducting counter-terrorism operations in mountainous terrain.
Around 300 soldiers from Nepal and equal numbers from India are expected to participate in the exercise.
"Indian and Nepal Army would be sharing their experiences gained during the conduct of various
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