Watch Free Classes
UPSC » Daily News Analysis ‘Exercise EKUVERIN: India–Maldives Joint Military Drill’ : 17 December

Daily News Analysis ‘Exercise EKUVERIN: India–Maldives Joint Military Drill’ : 17 December

Table of Content

Why in News?

  • The bilateral military exercise EKUVERIN between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Forces (MNDF) concluded with a joint validation exercise in Thiruvananthapuram.

About Exercise EKUVERIN

  • EKUVERIN is a bilateral military exercise conducted between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Forces (MNDF).
  • The exercise is aimed at strengthening defence cooperation and mutual trust between India and the Maldives.
  • It reflects India’s commitment to security cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region.

Focus Areas of the Exercise

  • The exercise focused on Counter Insurgency and Counter Terrorist operations in contemporary operational environments.
  • It aimed to enhance interoperability, operational coordination, and tactical synergy between the two forces.
  • Joint training included planning, execution, and validation of operations under simulated scenarios.

Strategic Significance

  • EKUVERIN contributes to capacity building of the MNDF through professional military exchange.
  • It strengthens India–Maldives ties under India’s Neighbourhood First Policy and SAGAR vision.
  • The exercise supports regional stability by improving preparedness against asymmetric security threats.
DO YOU KNOW? SAGAR Vision:
  • SAGAR stands for “Security and Growth for All in the Region.”
  • It is India’s maritime vision for the Indian Ocean Region, announced in 2015.
  • The vision focuses on maritime security, regional cooperation, trade, and disaster response.