Russian Kavkaz 2020 strategic command-post exercise "EMPOWER IAS"

News:

• India will take part in the Russian Kavkaz 2020 strategic command-post exercise next month.

About Kavkaz 2020:

• The Kavkaz 2020 is also referred to as Caucasus-2020.
• The exercise is aimed at assessing the ability of the armed forces to ensure military security in Russia’s southwest, where serious terrorist threats persist and preparing for the strategic command-staff drills.
• The main training grounds that will be involved are located in the Southern Military District.
• The invitation for participation has been extended to at least 18 countries including China, Iran, Pakistan and Turkey apart from other Central Asian Republics part of the SCO.