IAF contingent arrived in Kuantan, Malaysia for bilateral Exercise Udara Shakti 2024.
Exercise Udara Shakti 2024
IAF contingent arrived in Kuantan, Malaysia for bilateral Exercise Udara Shakti 2024. With focus on strengthening ties, sharing maintenance practices and improving operational coordination between the two Air Forces, IAF Su-30 MKIs will fly alongside RMAF Su-30 MKMs.
The IAF team was accorded a warm welcome on arrival and an impressive opening ceremony was conducted to mark the beginning of the Exercise scheduled from 05-09 August 2024. The exercise will give an opportunity to IAF contingent members to share and learn best practices with some of the best professionals from RMAF, while also discussing mutual combat capabilities.
India and Malaysia Relations
India and Malaysia established diplomatic relations shortly after Malaysia gained independence from British rule in 1957. Both countries are participants of various international businesses, consisting of the United Nations, ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), and the Non-Aligned Movement.
Malaysia is the 13th biggest trading partner for India even as India stands between the ten largest trading partners globally. Malaysia stands as both nations have engaged in numerous financial agreements consisting of the India-Malaysia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA).
