Indian Army staff chief General Manoj Pande has embarked on an
official visit to Tanzania from October 2 to 5, reaffirming the longstanding
defence cooperation between the two nations.
During this visit, General Pande will engage in a series of
meetings and discussions with Tanzanian dignitaries and senior officers,
focusing on strengthening the bilateral defence relationship, read the Ministry
of Defence statement.
General Manoj Pande’s visit will include stops in Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar,
and Arusha, where he will interact with various Tanzanian officials.
A significant part of the agenda involves meetings with figures
such as Defence Minister Dr Stergomena Lawrence Tax, Chief of Defence Force
General Jacob John Mkunda, and President of Zanzibar Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi.
Besides, General Pande will address the National Defence College
and engage with Major General Wilbert Augustine Ibuge, the Commandant of the
college, and faculty members.
Additionally, a meeting is planned with Brigadier General Stephen
Justice Mnkande, the Commandant of the Command and Staff College, Duluti.
This visit coincides with the 2nd India Tanzania Mini Defence
Exhibition Organisation (DEFEXPO) held in Dar-es-Salaam, showcasing India’s
indigenous defence industry’s growing capabilities.
The bilateral defence cooperation between India and Tanzania dates
back to the signing of the agreement on Defence Cooperation in October 2003.
Both countries have a tradition of offering vacancies to each other
in professional military courses, fostering strong bonds and knowledge
exchange.
Tanzanian military delegations have been actively participating in
events in India, such as Aero India 23, Indo Africa Army Chiefs Conclave-23,
and AFINDEX-23.
This visit by the chief reaffirms the deep-rooted military
cooperation between India and Tanzania and lays the foundation for future
collaborations.
The relationship between India and Tanzania in the realm of defence
has been robust and fruitful. Over the years, both nations have actively
engaged in military cooperation, which has included exchanges of military
personnel, participation in UN Peacekeeping training, and visits to each other’s
countries by military delegations.
This visit by General Manoj Pande further cements the strong
defence ties between India and Tanzania and sets the stage for even closer
collaboration in the future.
ANI
