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8th Indo-Kyrgyz Special Forces Exercise ‘Khanjar’ Flags off

The 8th Indo-Kyrgyz Joint Special Forces Exercise “Khanjar” was inaugurated at the Special Forces Brigade of National Guards of the Kyrgyz Republic in Bishkek, the capital of the host Kyrgyzstan. Initiated first in 2011, the two-week-long special operations exercise focusses on high-altitude warfare, mountain warfare and counter-extremism exercises.

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The Indian contingent for the exercise and felicitated their role as a bridge in promoting the shared mountain and nomadic heritage of both nations. A ceremonial parade graced the occasion along with a display of equipment’s and weapons and a visit to the training arena and barracks.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • Kyrgyzstan Capital: Bishkek.
  • Kyrgyzstan President: Sadyr Japarov.
  • Kyrgyzstan Currency: Kyrgyzstani som.

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