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India & Africa Field Training Exercise-2019 'AFINDEX-19'
India & Africa Field Training Exercise-2019 'AFINDEX-19': Details, Aim, Significance
The Africa-India Field Training Exercise 2019 (AFINDEX-19) between India and African countries has been kicked off on 18 March 2019, at Aundh Military Station, Pune. The exercise will conclude on March 27, 2019.
The Field Training Exercise 2019 (AFINDEX-19) is taking the participation of 17 African Nations- Benin, Botswana, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
A flypast by a set of Advanced Light Helicopters and Cheetah Helicopter of the Indian Army carrying the flags of United Nations, India, and the AFINDEX was the highlight of the opening ceremony.
The Field Training Exercise 2019 (AFINDEX-19) main aim is to practice the participating nations in planning and conduct of Humanitarian Mine Assistance and Peace Keeping Operations under Chapter VII of the United Nations Peace Keeping Operations.
The Field Training Exercise 2019 (AFINDEX-19) will focus on the exchange of best practices between the participating nations, team building and tactical level operations in the conduct of United Nations mandate.
