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Source: The post is based on the article “Exercise MITRA SHAKTI: India-Sri Lanka Joint Military Exercise” published in “PIB” on 16th November 2023
Why in the News?
The Ninth Edition of Joint Military exercise “Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2023” has started in Pune, India.
What is Exercise MITRA SHAKTI?
| Specification | Details |
| Conducted between | India and Sri Lanka |
| Type | Military Exercise |
| Started in | 2012 |
| Conducted | Annually |
| Aim | To jointly rehearse sub-conventional operations under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter which authorizes the UN Security Council to take enforcement measures including the use of military force, to address threats to international peace and security. |
| Other exercises between India and Sri Lanka | Exercise SLINEX: It is a bilateral naval exercise between the Indian and Sri Lankan Navy. It was started in 2005. The 10th edition of the exercise was held in April, 2023 in Colombo. |
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