New Delhi, February 9: India and Nepal have long maintained strong defense ties, and the Indian Army has further solidified this cooperation by handing over 50 military utility vehicles to the Nepalese Army. These vehicles were transferred at the India-Nepal border.
On Monday, the Indian Army announced that the vehicles would be formally presented during a ceremony in Kathmandu, which will be officiated by the Indian Ambassador to Nepal. This initiative reflects the Indian Army’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the capacity building of the Nepalese Army and underscores the strong, enduring relationship of friendship, mutual trust, and close cooperation between the two forces.
It is noteworthy that India and Nepal share historical, cultural, and strategic ties, with defense collaboration being a significant pillar of their bilateral relationship. Both countries have continuously worked together in areas such as military training, joint exercises, equipment cooperation, and humanitarian assistance. Defense experts assert that this initiative not only strengthens the robust bilateral relations between India and Nepal but also clearly demonstrates their shared commitment to regional stability and security.
Just last December, the Indian and Nepalese armies conducted a joint exercise that focused on training for disaster response techniques, including rescue operations for people trapped in flash floods, earthquakes, and other emergencies. Named ‘Surya Kiran,’ this exercise provided advanced training in disaster management techniques to both nations’ forces.
Experts from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) showcased precise rescue techniques during the exercise, which included measures for dealing with sudden flash floods and structural search and rescue methods for buildings collapsed by earthquakes. Techniques for river rescue operations were also taught, along with methods for providing rapid assistance in other emergency situations caused by natural disasters.