- India and Bangladesh have kicked off the 11th edition of their annual joint military
exercise, SAMPRITI, on October 3, 2023, in Umroi, Meghalaya. - This exercise, which alternates between the two nations, highlights the strong bilateral
defense cooperation between them. SAMPRITI, initiated in 2009, aims to boost
interoperability, share tactical expertise, and promote best practices between the Indian
and Bangladeshi armies. - The exercise focuses on enhancing cooperation and interoperability while conducting
Sub-Conventional Operations as per Chapter VII of the UN mandate. - It consists of a Command Post Exercise (CPX), a Field Training Exercise (FTX), and a
Validation Exercise
