Summary:
In 2016, Pune hosted one of biggest ever joint military exercises, which saw the participation of 18 ‘ASEAN plus’ countries. The two countries may have issues on other fronts, but a joint military exercise is a strong statement of confidence. The joint exercises provide a platform for extensive discussions. The focus of recent military exercises has been on counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations in various settings, like semi-urban or jungle terrain. The focus of the training was on dealing with unexploded mines in various countries and peacekeeping operations..