Defence Cooperation

The Indian Army and the Nepalese Army (NA) have long standing cooperation. Bilateral defence cooperation includes assistance to NA in its modernization through provision of equipment and training. About 250 training slots are provided every year for training of NA personnel in various Indian Army Training institutions.

• The 12th Indo-Nepal Army Battalion level Joint Exercise was conducted at Saljhandi (Nepal) from 03 September 2017 to 16 September 2017.
• The 13th Indo-Nepal Army Battalion level Joint Exercise is proposed to be conducted in India in May 2018.
• The two sides are also working to expand cooperation in the area of exchange of information on disaster management.