The Indo-Japan Maritime Exercise - Jimex 2020

What is JIMEX 2020?

• The 4th edition of India-Japan bilateral exercise JIMEX, was held between the Indian Navy and Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force, was held from September 26 to September 28, 2020.
• It was held in the North Arabian Sea.
• JIMEX 2020 had been held in a ‘non-contact at-sea-only format’ in view of COVID-19 restrictions.

When did the JIMEX series begin?

• JIMEX series of exercises had begun in January 2012 with a special focus on maritime security cooperation.
• The last edition of JIMEX was conducted in October 2018 off Visakhapatnam, India.

What was the purpose of JMEX 2020? 

• This exercise will further enhance the cooperation and mutual confidence between the two navies and fortify the long-standing bond of friendship between the two countries.

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