India-Africa Army Chiefs’ Conclave and AFINDEX-2023

India-Africa Army Chiefs’ Conclave and AFINDEX-2023

• The India-Africa Army Chiefs’ Conclave was held in Pune with the aim of strengthening defence relations and creating an institutionalised framework for better military-to-military cooperation between India and African nations. The central theme of the conclave was AMRUT (Africa-India Militaries for Regional Unity), which emphasizes regional cooperation and integration among the militaries of India and African countries. It was conducted at the sidelines of the AFINDEX-2023.

• The joint military exercise between India and African countries is known as the Africa-India Field Training Exercise (AFINDEX). The focus of the AFINDEX joint exercises is on humanitarian mine action and peacekeeping operations. AFINDEX-2023 saw the participation of 25 nations, including India and 24 African countries. This exercise is a major landmark in defence relations between India and African nations.

• On the sidelines of the AFINDEX joint exercises, an ‘Equipment Display’ showcased 75 indigenous products from 32 industries manufactured under the ‘Make in India’ initiative. This display showcased India’s capability to produce world-class defence equipment and technologies.

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Published date : 01 Apr 2023 05:08PM