Indian Army Holds Military Exercise With 17 African Nations
The countries collaborating in the Africa-India Field Training Exercise (AFINDEX) include Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Benin and Botswana, the Army said right here.
NEW DELHI: The Indian Army Monday started a ten-day army exercise with the military of 17 African countries at Aundh in Maharashtra, reflecting the growing strategic ties among India and the Africa continent. The international locations taking part in the inaugural version of the Africa-India Field Training Exercise (AFINDEX) consist of Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Benin, and Botswana, the Army stated right here. The inaugural ceremony of the exercising held at the Aundh navy station turned into attended by defense attaches and different senior officials of the collaborating nations. “The workout will receive recognition on the trade of exceptional practices between the participating countries, group building and tactical level operations in the conduct of the UN-mandated responsibilities,” the Army said. 2 COMMENTS In the last few years, India has been regularly improving navy and defense cooperation with some African nations.
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