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India Set To Broaden Military Diplomatic Outreach: Plans To Dispatch Defence Attachés To Key African Regions
Indian Army soldiers in Hanoi, Vietnam for eleven-day VINBAX-23 military exercise. (Representative Image)
In a significant stride, India is amplifying its military diplomacy endeavors, with a keen focus on bolstering engagement in Africa and other vital regions worldwide, as per reports by Hindustan Times.
"India's decision to deploy defence attachés in Mozambique, the Ivory Coast, and the Philippines marks a pivotal step in enhancing our defence cooperation with these nations," stated a government official familiar with the matter.
Furthermore, India will also post defence attachés for the first time to Poland, and to Armenia, with which the Indian side recently concluded a big-ticket arms deal.
"We believe these postings will reinforce India's presence in key regions and pave the way for greater military collaboration," added the official.
Also, India plans to appoint a defence attaché in Ethiopia after several decades, along with the deployment of a new military attaché to Djibouti.
In tandem with its African outreach, India is establishing 18 new missions on the continent as part of the external affairs ministry's broader strategy.
"These developments underscore India's commitment to fostering robust security partnerships and advancing its national interests on the global stage," concluded the official.
Meanwhile, India is also streamlining its military presence in countries like Russia and the UK, reallocating resources to nations witnessing increased defence cooperation.
