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IMBEX is a joint exercise conducted regularly between Armies of India and ___?
Explanation
IMBEX (India-Myanmar Bilateral Exercise) is a joint military training exercise conducted between the armies of India and Myanmar. The exercise primarily focuses on training personnel for United Nations Peacekeeping Operations (UNPKO) [2]. The first edition, IMBAX-2017, was held at the Joint Training Node in Umroi, Meghalaya, marking the first such training engagement between the two nations specifically for peacekeeping. Subsequent editions, such as IMBEX 2018-19, continued this cooperation at locations like Chandimandir Military Station. These drills aim to enhance interoperability and provide the Myanmar Army with expertise in UN mission protocols, reflecting the deepening defense diplomacy between the two neighbors. While other bilateral engagements like IMCOR exist for maritime cooperation, IMBEX remains the flagship army-to-army exercise [1].
Sources
- [2] https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/india-myanmar-begin-army-exercise-for-un-peacekeeping-119011400755_1.html
- [1] https://www.pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1539020