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VINBAX 2024: Vietnam-India bilateral army exercise concludes at Kaushalya Dam

The fifth edition of the historic Indo-Vietnam Joint Field Training Exercise, VINBAX-2024, successfully concluded its 48-hour joint validation exercise on November 19-20.

The closing ceremony of this milestone event was held with a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Validation Exercise, ‘Ex Raahat’ at Kaushalya Dam today.

In his closing speech, Lt Gen Rajesh Pushkar, GOC Kharga Corps, highlighted the significant elevation of India-Vietnam bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership. This milestone marks a new chapter in the relationship between the two nations. The Indo-Vietnam bilateral exercise has further solidified the joint vision for peace, prosperity, and people. Lt Gen Pushkar expressed his gratitude to the Vietnam authorities for the successful conduct of VINBAX-2024, which has effectively strengthened mutual understanding and enhanced inter-operability between the two nations.

As India and Vietnam continue to play important roles in the Indo-Pacific and ASEAN regions, their bilateral relationship is expected to further deepen and broaden in the coming years, he added.

On the occasion, Senior Colonel Dr Nguyen Ba Hung, Deputy Director of Peace Keeping Operations, Ministry of National Defence, Vietnam, congratulated both Indian and Vietnamese forces on the successful completion of their bilateral exercise. This bilateral exercise marks a significant milestone in strengthening the relationship between India and Vietnam, demonstrating their commitment to cooperation in disaster management and relief efforts. The exercise showcased high standards of skill and professionalism, enhancing the capabilities of the forces in medical and engineering areas for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations, he added.

He also expressed his gratitude to the Western Command, Command Hospital, Air Force, and other Indian civil authorities for facilitating the Vietnamese soldiers during their training period in Ambala.

Vietnam People’s Army troops and Indian Army soldiers were participating in the “VINBAX- 2024”, exercise with effect from November 4.

Initially, the training focused on providing general orientation with the dynamics of a United Nations Mission. The Orientation Phase culminated with a Table Top Exercise, “Ex Blue Helmet”. Both contingents shared their expertise and skills in the field of engineering tasks and medical tasks under United Nations mandate. The exercise VINBAX culminated on 19-20 November in Ambala.

The Multi-Agency HADR Validation Exercise ‘Ex Raahat’ was carried out at Kaushalya Dam, Pinjore. The exercise showcased seamless coordination between the Indian Armed Forces, Para-Military Forces and civil administration in undertaking Joint Disaster Relief Operations incorporating various New Gen Equipment.

ANI

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