NEW DELHI: India is unlikely to send a tri-services military contingent to take part in a multilateral war game in Russia next month which is to be participated by China and Pakistan, Government sources said on Saturday.
Last week India had conveyed to Russia that it will participate in the strategic command-post exercise to be held in the Astrakhan region in southern Russia from September 15 to 26.
“A decision has been taken to not participate in the exercise,” said a source.
Though no reason has been cited officially about India’s review of the earlier decision, people familiar with the development indicated that China’s participation in the exercise could be a factor in India deciding not to be part of it. (AGENCIES)
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