Exercise EKUVERIN: 14th edition
The 14th edition of the exercise EKUVERIN is set to take place in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
- Ekuverin meaning ‘Friends’ in Dhivehi language.
- It is one of the three major joint exercises between India and the Maldives.
- It is a bilateral military annual exercise conducted alternatively in India and Maldives.
- It aims to enhance interoperability while carrying out counterinsurgency and counter terrorism operations in semi-urban, jungle and coastal terrain.
- It also focuses on integration of niche technology to enhance interoperability, the countries will share best practices, reflecting the shared commitment of India and the Maldives towards peace and security in the region.
- The two bilateral exercises are “Ekuverin” and “Ekatha” and trilateral- “Dosti”, which includes Sri Lanka.
