India-Tanzania Joint Defence Cooperation Committee Meeting
- 04 Jul 2023
On 28th and 29th June, 2023, the second edition of the Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting between India and Tanzania was held in Arusha.
This important meeting brought together high-level officials from both countries to discuss and strengthen their defence cooperation.
The key points are:
- Participation: The meeting witnessed the participation of high-level officials from both India and Tanzania.
- Collaboration Opportunities: The meeting provided a platform for discussions on a wide range of opportunities for collaboration between the two countries, particularly focused on enhancing security in the Indian Ocean Region.
- Both sides explored avenues for cooperation and emphasized the growing prowess of India's defence manufacturing sector, which can potentially export to friendly nations.
- Five-Year Roadmap: A significant outcome of the meeting was the agreement on a comprehensive five-year roadmap for defence cooperation.
- This roadmap encompasses initiatives such as customized training, capacity building, maritime cooperation, infrastructure development, and collaboration in defence equipment and technology.
- The roadmap aims to strengthen defence capabilities and deepen the partnership between India and Tanzania.
- Parallel Meetings: Alongside the JDCC meeting, representatives from Indian Defence Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) held extensive meetings with stakeholders from the Tanzanian Forces.
- These parallel meetings allowed for focused discussions and explored avenues for cooperation and mutual benefit.
- Warm Relations: The meeting highlighted the close, warm, and friendly relations between India and Tanzania.
- It acknowledged the existing robust capacity building initiatives and development partnerships between the two countries, which contribute to strengthening bilateral ties.
