VINBAX 2024: Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | VINBAX 2024 |
| Type | 5th Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise |
| Location | Ambala, Haryana |
| Significance | Expanded scope with bi-service participation (Army and Air Force) |
| Objective | Enhance joint military capability for UN Peacekeeping Operations under Chapter VII |
| Focus Areas | Deployment of Engineer and Medical teams, HADR demonstration, cultural exchange |
| Duration of Validation Exercise | 48-hour |
| Participating Countries | India and Vietnam |
| Strategic Context | Part of India's Act East Policy and Indo-Pacific vision; Comprehensive Strategic Partnership |
| UN Peacekeeping Principles | Consent, impartiality, non-use of force (except in self-defense and defense of mandate) |
| Civilian Peacekeepers Percentage | Approximately 14% |