Exercise Ekuverin

Exercise Ekuverin Latest News

Recently, the 13th edition of joint military exercise 'Ekuverin' between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Force has commenced.

About Exercise Ekuverin

• Ekuverin meaning ‘Friends' in Dhivehi language started in the year 2009.
• It is a bilateral military annual exercise conducted alternatively in India and Maldives.
• Aim of Exercise Ekuverin: It is aimed at enhancing interoperability in counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations, and carry out joint humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.
• It is being conducted in Maldives this year. In 2023, it was conducted at Chaubatia in Uttarakhand.
• Both nations have very close and friendly relations in economic, cultural and military cooperation. 
• ‘Ex Ekuverin’ will assist in further bolstering these ties between the two nations.

Other Exercise betweenIndia and Maldives

• Exercise Ekatha: It is an annual exercise conducted between the navies of India and Maldives.

Exercise Ekuverin FAQs

Q1: What is the Ekuverin exercise?

Ans: Ekuverin meaning 'Friends' in Dhivehi language is a bilateral annual exercise conducted alternatively in India and Maldives. 

Q2: What is humanitarian and disaster relief?

Ans: Humanitarian relief aid can include food, water, medical supplies, tents, and other things required by those affected by everything from typhoons to civil wars. 

Source: ET