The bilateral military exercise “Prabal Dostyk – 2017” between India and Kazakhstan began at Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh.
‘Prabal Dostyk’ meaning ‘Robust Friendship’ is the second edition of the joint military training exercise. It was held in Karaganda region of Kazakhstan in September 2016.
It is a 14-day joint training exercise and it aims to build and promote bilateral army-to-army relations and exchange skills and experiences between Kazakhstan and the Indian Army.
The training contingents comprise of platoon strength from the 11th Gorkha Rifles of the Indian Army and a similar strength of the Kazakhstan Army.