♦ The opening ceremony of the Joint Military Exercise Khanjar-XII, which involved the special forces of India and Kyrgyzstan, was held at Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan, on 10 March 2025.

♦ The Exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 10 to 23 March.

♦ Exercise Khanjar-XII 2025 aims to enhance military cooperation and interoperability and share the best practices between the Special Forces of the Indian Army and the Kyrgyzstan Army.

♦ The exercise Khanjar XII has evolved into an annual training event since its inception in 2011.

♦ The alternating venues between India and Kyrgyzstan reflect the unique dimension of the thriving strategic relationship.

♦ The last edition of the same exercise was conducted in India in January 2024.