By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – India Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Monday concluded his visit to Algeria where he signed a significant Memorandum of Defence Cooperation with General Said Chanegriha, Chief of Staff of the Algerian People’s National Army.
Anil Chauhan emphasized India’s commitment to being a reliable global partner, or ‘Vishwa-Bandhu’, during his recent visit to Algeria. This visit was aimed at enhancing India-Algeria relations, which have been growing in areas such as trade, education, technology, and defence.
He said this marks a pivotal advancement in bilateral military ties and establishes a foundation for long-term collaboration across multiple sectors, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defence.
General Chauhan interacted with the Director of the Higher War College and addressed senior officers of the Algerian military, highlighted the historical connections and shared values between the two nations. He noted that the geographical and historical contexts of both Algeria and India shape their strategic outlooks on global aspirations.
The CDS also advocated for the peaceful resolution of international conflicts, reaffirmed India’s stance on this issue.
He announced the re-establishment of India’s Defence Wing in Algeria and welcomed the reopening of Algeria’s Defence Wing in India.
Chauhan spoke about advancements in space sciences and technology, mentioned that the Indian Armed Forces are evolving and are prepared to share their expertise with Algeria’s military.
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