India-Africa cooperation-Indian defence industry can contribute towards building the capacity of African defence industries-Army chief Gen Manoj Pande

I’m sanguine that the Indian defence industry can contribute towards building the capacity of African defence industries and also create opportunities for Indian companies to expand their reach in the region. Collaborative approach in defence manufacturing will be a win-win situation for India-Africa cooperation: Army chief Gen Manoj Pande at India-Africa Army Chiefs’ Conclave in Pune

We (India-Africa) face common threats of terrorism & violent extremism that have potential to adversely affect our development goals. Strengthening our cooperation & mutual capabilities in combating terrorism & extremism was one of the 10 guiding principles for cooperation with Africa announced by PM in 2018: Army chief Gen Manoj Pande at India-Africa Army Chiefs’ Conclave in Pune

India & African nations have strengthened their ties based on a mutually beneficial relationship encompassing a number of spheres. One of the most important areas of cooperation has been in the field of defence and security where the two regions have been working together to promote peace & stability: Army chief Gen Manoj Pande at India-Africa Army Chiefs’ Conclave in Pune, Maharashtra