9th edition of India-Bangladesh joint military exercise ‘SAMPRITI-IX’ begins in Meghalaya

9th edition of India-Bangladesh joint military exercise ‘SAMPRITI-IX’ begins in Meghalaya 

The 9th edition of the annual joint military training exercise by Indian and Bangladesh armies named ‘SAMPRITI-IX’ was flagged off on 3rd February 2020 in Umroi in Meghalaya.

The 14-day log exercise is an important bilateral defence cooperation endeavour between India and Bangladesh, hosted alternately by the two countries, enabling both armies to familiarise each other in various tactical drills and procedures.

During the joint military exercise, a Command Post Exercise (CPX) and a Field Training Exercise (FTX) will be conducted.

A total of 142 officers and jawans from each country are taking part in the joint exercise.

Source: India Today