4th India-Mozambique Joint Defence Working Group meeting

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The fourth meeting of the India-Mozambique Joint Defense Working Group was held in New Delhi on 25 April.

An overview of the news

• The meeting was co-chaired by Amitabh Prasad, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Defense and Casimiro Augusto Muio, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of National Defense of Mozambique.

• Both sides discussed a wide range of issues including military training, exercises, medicine and capacity building with a view to deepening defense ties.

• The Indian side highlighted the country's growing capabilities in the field of defense production and discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral military ties.

• The Mozambican side held separate talks with representatives of the defense industry.

• The Indian side assured Mozambique of India's continued support and commitment to a strong bilateral defense relationship.

About Mozambique

• Mozambique is a central African nation.

• India has sent food and defence equipment to under Mission Sagar.

• It was delivered at Port Maputo of Mozambique.

• Capital: Maputo

• President: Philippe Nyusi

• Prime Minister: Carlos Agostinho do Rosário

• Currency:Mozambican metical (MZN)

• Joint Maritime Exercise among the Indian, Mozambique and Tanzanian navies - India-Mozambique-Tanzania Trilateral Exercise (IMT TRILAT).