In his first overseas trip since Operation Sindoor, Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has travelled to Algeria for a four-day visit to strengthen defence and security cooperation. This visit comes roughly 10 months after India and the north African nation signed a pact on defence cooperation.
Lieutenant General Mostefa Smaali, the Commander of the Algerian land forces, and General said Chanegriha, the Chief of Staff of the People's National Army, are among the top Algerian military and defence officials with whom General Dwivedi is expected to meet. Enhancing bilateral defence cooperation, especially between the two nations' land forces, will be the main topic of discussion.
According to an Army statement, the trip aims to reinforce defence and security ties, boost army-to-army cooperation, share perspectives on regional and global security challenges, and explore opportunities for defence industry collaboration. India is working to expand its defense relationships with African nations as China continues its efforts to increase its strategic influence in the region.
The Army anticipates that this visit will deepen the historic ties between India and Algeria and promote shared security interests and regional stability. As a precursor to the visit, several Indian defense firms showcased their capabilities at a defense seminar held in Algiers from July 30 to August 1.
In addition to his high-level meetings, General Dwivedi will also visit prominent military institutions, such as the School of Command and Major Staff and the Cherchell Military Academy. This trip follows a visit by India's Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, who was in Algeria from October 31 to November 3 last year to participate in the 70th anniversary of Algeria's War of Independence.
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