Army contingent in Mongolia for 21st Khaan Quest exercise
- An Indian contingent is part of the 21st edition of Khaan Quest, a multinational peacekeeping exercise, which commenced in Mongolia. The Indian Army contingent includes 40 personnel from a battalion of the Madras Regiment.
Highlights:
- The exercise has around 430 participants from 23 countries, including Australia, Canada, China, Japan, Türkiye, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
- “On 27 July, the Indian Ambassador participated in the inaugural ceremony of the 21st multinational military Exercise Khaan Quest-2024. He welcomed Indian troops from Madras Regiment to Mongolia and conveyed his best wishes for the exercise,”
- The exercise is scheduled to run from July 27 to August 9. One woman officer and two women soldiers are also part of the Indian contingent.
- “Aim of Exercise Khaan Quest is to prepare Indian armed forces for peacekeeping missions while operating in a multinational environment, ” the Army said in a statement issued as the contingent departed.
Prelims Takeaway:
- India- Mongolia
- Khaan Quest