The Exercise Ekuverin is a joint military exercise held between India and Maldives. It is held between the armies of India and Maldives.

About Exercise Ekuverin

• Ekuverin means “Friends” in Dhivehi language. It is an Indo – Aryan language. It is spoken in India, Lakshadweep and Maldives.
• The Exercise is being conducted between India and Maldives since 2008.
• In 2019, the exercise was held in Pune, Maharashtra and in 2018, it was held in Maldives.

Exercise Ekuverin 2021

• The 2021 Exercise Ekuverin was held in Maldives.
• The exercise focused on enhancing inter – operability between the armed forces of India and Maldives.
• It also included counter – insurgency and counter – terrorism operations.
• The joint exercise in 2021, also conducted sports and cultural activities to enhance the bilateral and defence relations.