AKIPRESS.COM - Multinational Peacekeeping Joint Exercise Khaan Quest 2023 with the participation of military contingents and observers from over 20 countries started in Mongolia, the IndiaTimes reported.

President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa inaugurated the exercise in a ceremony organised at the exercise location in Mongolia. The exercise is co-sponsored by Mongolian Armed Forces (MAF) and United States Army Pacific Command (USARPAC). 

The Indian Army is represented by a contingent from the Garhwal Rifles. The 14-day exercise is aimed at enhancing interoperability of the participating nations, for sharing experience and to train uniformed personnel for the United Nations Peacekeeping Operations (UNPKO).

The exercise will prepare participants for future UN Peacekeeping missions, develop peace operations capabilities and enhance military readiness. The exercise includes Command Post Exercise (CPX), Field Training Exercises (FTX), combat discussions, lectures and demonstration.