Indian and Nepali military jointly conduct exercise Surya Kiran annually. This year, the exercise is being conducted in Saljhandi, Nepal from 31st December 2024 to 13th January 2025. It is an annual training event conducted alternatively in the two countries. The Indian Army contingent comprising 334 personnel departed for Nepal to participate in 18th edition of Battalion Level Joint Military Exercise SURYA KIRAN.
It is noteworthy here that both the countries share 1850 km Long boundary and need bilateral cooperation in several sectors. There is a need to ensure regional cooperation against terrorism in South Asian region. For the the capacity enhancement of the militaries is required. India and Nepal do this through conducting joint exercise Surya Kiran.