Haryana
VINBAX 2024
- 08 Nov 2024
- 2 min read
Why in News?
The 5th Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise, "VINBAX 2024" commenced at Ambala, Haryana.
Key Points
- About VINBAX 2024:
- Expanded Scope with Bi-Service Participation:
- For the first time, the exercise includes personnel from both Army and Air Force of India and Vietnam, increasing the scope of the exercise.
- Objective:
- The exercise aims to build joint military capability, focusing on deployment of Engineer and Medical teams for United Nations Peacekeeping Operations under Chapter VII.
- Validation Exercise:
- A 48-hour validation exercise, including a Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief (HADR) demonstration and equipment display, will evaluate the contingents’ technical capabilities under UN mission scenarios.
- Cultural Exchange:
- The exercise also serves as a platform for troops from both nations to learn about each other’s social and cultural heritage.
- Expanded Scope with Bi-Service Participation:
- India and Vietnam:
- Both countries share a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and defence cooperation is a key pillar of this partnership. Vietnam is an important partner in India’s Act East policy and the Indo-Pacific vision.
United Nations Peacekeeping
- UN Peacekeeping refers to the activities carried out by the United Nations (UN) to help maintain or restore international peace and security in conflict-affected areas.
- Established to respond to the complex nature of conflicts and to support countries in transition from conflict to peace,
- UN Peacekeeping operates under the principles of consent, impartiality, and non-use of force, except in self-defense and defense of the mandate
- Although the majority of peacekeepers are military or police, approximately 14% are civilians.
