Ex-Ayutthaya and Indo-Thai CORPAT | 20 Jan 2024

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.