NEW DELHI, Aug 30 (NNN-PTI) – India late yesterday, announced that, its defence forces will not participate in this year’s multilateral military exercises “Kavkaz-2020,” to be hosted by Russia from Sept 15 to 27.
The decision not to participate was taken, in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, tweeted the principal spokesperson of India’s Ministry of Defence.
“At Russia’s invitation, India has been participating in many international events. However, in view of the pandemic and consequent difficulties in the exercise, including arrangements of logistics, India has decided not to send contingent this year, to Kavkaz-2020. The same has been informed to the Russian side,” the spokesperson said.– NNN-PTI
