Last week’s quick stop in New Delhi by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed produced a letter of intent towards a strategic defence partnership – a move that has drawn attention in the region and beyond.
The letter of intent was signed alongside several other agreements. It signals a commitment by both countries to work towards a formal strategic defence partnership framework, expanding co-operation across areas such as defence industrial collaboration, training, technology, interoperability and other security domains, the office of India’s Prime Minister said.
Defence ties between the UAE and India have grown stronger recently. This month, Indian Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi paid an official visit to Abu Dhabi aimed at deepening military co-operation and strategic dialogue. In December, the two countries’ armies took part in joint military exercises in the Emirati capital, focusing on enhancing interoperability and operational synergy in urban operation
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