The Indian and Vietnamese Armies began an 11-day military exercise in Vietnam on December 11, in sync with the expanding strategic engagement between the two countries against the backdrop of common concerns over China’s increasingly aggressive behaviour in the South China Sea.
The aim of the exercise is to foster a collaborative partnership and promote interoperability between the two forces, the Indian Army said.
“The joint exercise will help in promoting understanding and interoperability between the two contingents and further strengthen the defence cooperation between the friendly Armies,” it said.
