Panchkhal, Nepal: Soldiers from 23 nations began military exercises in Nepal on Monday to train for United Nations peacekeeping missions in areas hit by conflicts.
The Nepalese army said the two-week exercises organized by Nepal and the United States will promote regional security and enhance peacekeeping capabilities.
Altogether, 871 soldiers are participating from countries including Australia, Britain, Canada, Japan, Jordan, Philippines, South Korea and Thailand.
"The focus is to learn and practice ways of peacekeeping skills in the realistic environment as well as learn from each nation's participants," said Lt. Gen. Thomas Conant of the U.S. Pacific Command.
The exercises are scheduled to end on April 7.
The Nepalese army said the two-week exercises organized by Nepal and the United States will promote regional security and enhance peacekeeping capabilities.
Altogether, 871 soldiers are participating from countries including Australia, Britain, Canada, Japan, Jordan, Philippines, South Korea and Thailand.
"The focus is to learn and practice ways of peacekeeping skills in the realistic environment as well as learn from each nation's participants," said Lt. Gen. Thomas Conant of the U.S. Pacific Command.
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The exercises are scheduled to end on April 7.
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