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Defence & SecuritySkim2025-02-02
13th India-Maldives Joint Military Exercise Ekuverin
What Happened
On February 2, 2025, the 13th edition of the joint military exercise 'Ekuverin' commenced between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Force. The drill, held at the Official Composite Training Center in Maafilaafushi, Maldives, focuses on enhancing interoperability in counter-insurgency and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) operations.
Why It Matters
The exercise strengthens bilateral defence cooperation and bolsters India's strategic footprint and security partnership with a vital maritime neighbour in the Indian Ocean Region.
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