The 8th Edition of joint military exercise MITRA SHAKTI between the Indian Army and the Sri Lankan Army culminated today in Ampara, Sri Lanka. The exercise was commenced on 4th of this month.<br />''<br />''Exercise Mitra Shakti, based on counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations in semi urban terrain is the largest bilateral exercise being undertaken by the Sri Lankan Army and it forms a major part of India and Sri Lanka's growing defence partnership.<br />''Defence Ministry said, during the past 14 days, both the contingents displayed great enthusiasm and professionalism while practising joint drills. The participating contingents expressed immense satisfaction at the termination of the exercise in terms of standards achieved during the conduct of the exercise.<br />