The inaugural edition of the Joint Tabletop Exercise, CINBAX, between the Indian Army and the Cambodian Army officially began today at the Foreign Training Node in Pune. The exercise will run from December 1st to 8th, 2024.

• The Cambodian Army delegation consists of 20 personnel, while the Indian Army is represented by 20 soldiers from an Infantry Brigade.
• The exercise aims to foster enhanced cooperation and mutual understanding between the two armed forces through simulated scenarios, focusing on operational coordination, crisis management, and strategic decision-making.
• The event marks a significant milestone in strengthening defense ties between India and Cambodia.
• Exercise CINBAX is a specialized planning exercise designed to simulate the conduct of joint Counter-Terrorism (CT) operations in accordance with Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter.
• The primary objective of the exercise is to enhance coordination between the Indian and Cambodian armies in addressing common security challenges.