Uttar Pradesh
Ex-Ayutthaya and Indo-Thai CORPAT
- 20 Jan 2024
- 1 min read
Why in News?
The Indian Navy and Royal Thai Navy (RTN) conducted a maiden bilateral exercise, named 'Ex-Ayutthaya' and the 36th edition of India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT) was also conducted along with the maiden bilateral exercise.
Key Points
- The 'Ex-Ayutthaya' translates to 'The Invincible One' or 'Undefeatable'.
- It symbolizes the significance of two of the oldest cities, Ayodhya in India and Ayutthaya in Thailand.
- The historic legacies, rich cultural ties and shared historical narratives dating back to several centuries.
- It is an ancient city of India and the birthplace of Bhagwan Shri Ram.
- It is the setting of the great epic Ramayana. It is also used to be the capital of the ancient Kosala Kingdom.
