Indo - Bangladesh joint military exercise 'EX SAMPRITI - X' concluded
The aim of bilateral Joint Military Exercise "Ex SAMPRITI-X" was to strengthen the military relations between India and Bangladesh
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New Delhi, Jun 17: Indo Bangladesh bilateral Joint Military Exercise 'Ex SAMPRITI-X' concluded at Jashore Military Station, Bangladesh on Jun 16. The Closing Ceremony of the 10th edition of 'Ex Sampriti' was attended by Lieutenant General Ataul Hakim Sarwar Hasan, Chief of General Staff, Bangladesh Army along with Major General Praveen Chhabra, General Officer Commanding 20 Mountain Division of Indian Army and Major General Md Nurul Anwar, General Officer Commanding 55 Division of Bangladesh Army.
The aim of bilateral Joint Military Exercise 'Ex SAMPRITI-X' was to strengthen the military relations between India and Bangladesh. The exercise also provided an opportunity to the contingents from both the armies to understand each other’s tactical drills and operational techniques.
The exercise also availed the two armies to share their experience on Counter Insurgency and Counter Terrorism, Peace Keeping and Disaster Relief Operation under the United Nations mandate. Senior officers of both the Armies conveyed their appreciation to the participating contingents for achieving the objectives of the Exercise.
Besides training, both contingents also participated in a number of activities including friendly football and cricket matches. The joint exercise, besides promoting understanding and interoperability between the two armies, further helped in strengthening ties between India and Bangladesh. The joint military exercise had started on Jun 6.