Indian and Chinese armies today kicked off a 10-day joint anti-terrorism exercise in China's Yunnan province which officials said will help enhance mutual understanding, communication and cooperation.<br/><br/>India for the first time fielded a contingent of 175 troops from 2nd Battalion of Naga Regiment from Eastern Command which looks after the border with China.<br/><br/>China, meanwhile, deployed troops from 14 Corps of China's Chengdu Military Region whose focus is on Indian borders.<br/><br/>Indian Embassy in Beijing said in a statement todayBoth sides are fielding the same number of troops for the exercise at Kunming city which will culminate on October 22.<br/><br/>Troops of both sides will undergo intensive joint training which includes displays, demonstrations and a comprehensive joint exercise.<br/><br/>The statement said, the purpose of the exercise is to develop joint operating capability, share useful experience in counter-terrorism operations and to promote friendly exchanges between the armies of India and China.<br/><br/>This is the fifth round of exercise between both the armies.