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India and Algeria signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on bilateral defence cooperation.
The MoU was signed during the visit of General Anil Chauhan, India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), to Algeria
India-Algeria Relations
Diplomatic relations between India and Algeria were established in July 1962, the year Algeria gained independence from French colonial rule
The recent deal marks the beginning of long-term collaboration in defence and other sectors.
General Chauhan’s visit coincided with Algeria’s 70th Revolution Anniversary celebrations and included interactions with senior military officials.
India has re-established its defence wing in Algeria, and Algeria has reopened its defence wing in India, signaling stronger military ties.
India aims to be a reliable partner globally and highlighted its defence transformation, along with increasing production under the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Make for the World’ programmes
Algeria
Algeria is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa.
It is bordered to the northeast by Tunisia; to the east by Libya; to the southeast by Niger; to the southwest by Mali, Mauritania, and Western Sahara; to the west by Morocco; and to the north by the Mediterranean Sea.
The capital and largest city is Algiers
The Prime Meridian and the Tropic of Cancer intersect in Algeria
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