Ulan Bator, Aug 21: The annual joint military exercise between Mongolia and Russia is underway in the eastern Mongolian province of Dornod, the General Staff of the Mongolian Armed Forces (GSMAF) announced on Wednesday.
According to the GSMAF, the military exercise called “Selenge-2024” aims to strengthen friendly relations between Mongolia and Russia, enhance military cooperation, improve the skills and knowledge of troops, upgrade weapons and technical readiness, and facilitate the exchange of mutual experience, Xinhua news agency reported.
More than 600 military personnel from the two countries are taking part in tactical field training with combat shooting, involving 120 units of equipment, a GSMAF report said.
The exercise, which began on August 18, will last until August 26.
Earlier on Sunday, the Russian Defense Ministry announced that the armed forces have arrived in Mongolia to take part in the “joint anti-terror exercise Selenga-2024”.
“A solemn meeting of Russian servicemen took place at the Bayantumen railway station near Choibalsan. According to an ancient custom, national dishes were served to the guests,” the ministry statement said.
The military exercise has been held alternately by the two neighbours every year since 2008 and was previously known as Darkhan until 2011.
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