Exercise Rahat Mitra
Recently, India and Myanmar commenced exercise, ‘RAHAT MITRA’, in Chennai.
About Exercise Rahat Mitra:
- It is the first bilateral Tri-Services Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise conducted between India and Myanmar.
- Theme: ‘Together for Humanity, Stronger through Partnership’
- Aim: The exercise aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation, foster mutual trust and enhance coordination between the Defence Forces of both nations.
- Participating Contingents: It brings together personnel from all three services of both countries, reflecting their shared commitment to humanitarian cooperation and regional disaster response.
- It is coordinated under the aegis of the Indian Navy.
- It provides an important platform for the Indian and Myanmar Defence Forces to engage in professional exchanges, share experiences and enhance interoperability in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief operations.
- Significance: The exercise reflects India’s commitment to its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and the strategic vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions).
Source: INDIA AND MYANMAR COMMENCE INAUGURAL TRI-SERVICES JOINT HADR EXERCISE ‘RAHAT MITRA’