JOINT INDO THAILAND MILITARY EXERCISE MAITREE-2017

Jalandhar, June 28, 2017: Indo-Thailand relations are multifaceted and founded on historical linkages. Both countries have a history of extensive cooperation. Taking it forward, Armies of India and Thailand are conducting the yearly Joint Training Exercise named Ex Maitree 2017 from 03 July to 17 July 2017 at Bakloh in Himachal Pradesh.

Approximately 50 troops from Royal Thailand Army and an equal number of Indian soldiers from the Northern Command will participate in the exercise. The aim of the exercise is to build and promote bilateral Army-to-Army relations and enhance interoperability between the two armies.

The two week long exercise is scheduled to be conducted in multiple modules in order to achieve complete integration between the two contingents at every stage. As part of the exercise the two Armies will jointly plan and execute a series of well developed drills for neutralisation of likely threats that may be encountered in counter terrorism environment. Conduct of Ex Maitree 2017 would go a long way in enhancing defence cooperation between the two countries.