India and China start joint training exercise "Hand-in-Hand"

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Tuesday, November 18, 2014 10:25 AM
 
 India and China start joint training exercise "Hand-in-Hand"
The fourth India- China joint training exercise 'Hand-in- Hand' was launched on Monday at the India-based Aundh Military Cantonment, with the aim to acquaint both the Armies with each other's operating procedures in the backdrop of counter terrorism environment.
     
The fourth India- China joint training exercise 'Hand-in- Hand' was launched on Monday at the Aundh Military Cantonment here, with the aim to acquaint both the Armies with each other's operating procedures in the backdrop of counter terrorism environment.
Indian and Chinese troops during Hand-in-Hand 2013 counter-terrorism joint military drills
     
The objective of the training is to enhance the confidence and trust between the two armies, which may be called upon to grapple with anti-terrorism operations even under the U.N. mandate. Conducting joint military exercises is also an important step to uphold the values of peace, prosperity and stability in the region by jointly eradicating terrorism, the Army PRO told the media.

The 12-day schedule is focused on training in crossing obstacles, special heliborne operations, firing of weapons, handling and neutralisation of improvised explosive devices and conducting cordon and search operations in the environment facing insurgency and terrorism. The exercise will end on November 25.