3rd Edition of EX VINBAX 2022

Context

The 3rd Edition of Vietnam India Bilateral Army Exercise “Ex VINBAX 2022” is scheduled to be conducted at Chandimandir.

The 1st addition of India-Vietnam Bilateral Army Exercise (VINBAX-2018) was held in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur.
The first military exercise between the two countries was VINBAX-2018.
The six-day military exercise was held as part of the Indian Army's joint training with friendly foreign countries.
VINBAX-2018 was a Tabletop Exercise to train for Peacekeeping Operations under the auspices of the United Nations (UN).
It was undertaken by 15 officers from the Indian Army and the Vietnam People's Army.

The joint exercise was specifically designed to enable and train Vietnamese officers for UN Peacekeeping Operations.
Both armies interacted and shared experiences during the joint exercise.

The exercise is a sequel to previously conducted bilateral exercise in Vietnam in 2019 and a major milestone in strengthening the bilateral relations between India and Vietnam.
India and Vietnam 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.
The theme of Ex VINBAX – 2022 is employment and deployment of an Engineer Company and a Medical Team as part of United Nations Contingent for Peacekeeping Operations.
The conduct of Ex VINBAX – 2022 as a field training exercise with enhanced scope from previous editions of bilateral exercise will strengthen mutual confidence, inter-operability and enable sharing of best practices between the Indian Army and Vietnam People's Army.
The joint exercise will also provide an opportunity to the troops of both the Contingents to learn about the social and cultural heritage of each other.
The Indian Army is being represented by troops from the 105 Engineer Regiment.