16th Edition of Joint Military Exercise 'Nomadic Elephant' Between India and Mongolia
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Exercise Name | 16th edition of Joint Military Exercise 'Nomadic Elephant' |
| Countries Involved | India and Mongolia |
| Location | Umroi, Meghalaya, India |
| Dates | July 3-16, 2024 |
| Objective | Enhance interoperability between the two armies in semi-conventional operations in semi-urban/mountainous terrain under the UN mandate |
| Previous Edition | 15th edition conducted in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (2023) |
| Participating Units | Mongolian Armed Forces Unit 084 and Indian Army's Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry Regiment (2023) |
| Recent Bilateral Meeting | 12th Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting held in Ulaanbaatar on May 16-17, 2024 |
| Meeting Attendees | Joint Secretary (International Cooperation), Ministry of Defence, India - Amitabh Prasad; State Secretary of Ministry of Defence, Mongolia - Brigadier General Gankhuyag Davagdorj; India's Ambassador to Mongolia - Atul Malhari Gotsurve |
| Meeting Focus | Reviewed bilateral defence cooperation initiatives, identified means to enhance cooperation, and discussed the current geopolitical situation |
| Key Highlight | Both sides acknowledged growing ties and potential for partnership between India and Mongolia |