Guwahati, Sept. 14 -- The Closing Ceremony of the joint military exercise between the Indian and Royal Thai Army, 'Exercise MAITREE-XIV', was held at the Foreign Training Node, Umroi Cantt on September 14.

The aim of the exercise was to achieve interoperability and to acquaint each other with operational procedures and combat drills. It was evident from what was witnessed that both armies were able to achieve this aim, said the press release.

The exercise was conducted under the United Nations (UN) mandate. Both contingents jointly participated in all the tactical drills as well as operational discussions.

The exercise culminated with a 48-hour validation exercise which included creation of a Temporary Operating Base (TOB), establishin...