"The joint training exercise 'Hand in Hand' is a counter-terrorist exercise with a purpose of exploring useful experience and thoughts, advancing pragmatic cooperation, and promoting a friendly environment, besides enhancing mutual trust," the release said.
The first joint exercise between the two armies was held at Kunming, China, in December 2007, while the second was held at Belgaum, India, in November 2008.
A band of the People's Liberation Army played tunes to welcome the Indian contingent on its arrival at the exercise area. The contingent commanders and soldiers of the two nations exchanged pleasantries.
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