The joint military exercise 'SURYA KIRAN', whose 18th edition recently concluded, was conducted between the Indian Army and the army of which country?

Exercise SURYA KIRAN is a bilateral military exercise between India and Nepal. The 18th edition of the exercise recently concluded in Saljhandi, Nepal. Key Highlights of the 18th Edition • Participating Nations: India and Nepal • Duration: Held from 31st December 2024 to 13th January 2025 • Location: Saljhandi, Nepal • Indian Army Representation: Led by a battalion of the 11th Gorkha Rifles • Nepal Army Representation: Srijung Battalion Objectives of the Exercise • Strengthen interoperability in jungle warfare and counter-terrorism operations in mountainous terrain • Practice joint operations for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) under the UN Charter • Focus on aviation support, medical training, environment conservation, and overall combat readiness