Indian Army holds military exercise with 17 African nations

The Monday began a 10-day military exercise with armed forces of 17 African nations at in Maharashtra, reflecting the growing strategic ties between and the continent.

The countries participating in the inaugural edition of the Africa-Field Training Exercise (AFINDEX) include Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana, the said here.

The inaugural ceremony of the exercise held at the military station was attended by defence attaches and other senior officials of the participating nations.

“The exercise will focus on exchange of best practices between the participating nations, team building and tactical level operations in conduct of the UN mandated tasks,” the said.

In the last few years, has been gradually enhancing military and defence cooperation with a number of African countries.

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