Mozambique: High Commission of India in Maputo celebrates Defence Cooperation Day

The High Commission of India in Maputo celebrated India – Mozambique Defence Cooperation Day to mark the 2nd Anniversary of the establishment of its defence wing which was raised on 28 October 2024.

The event was attended by senior officers of Mozambique’s Army, Navy and Air Force as well as Mozambican military personnel who have attended professional courses and joint exercises in India. In addition, military attaches of various countries accredited to Mozambique and the members of Indian business community of Maputo were present at the function.

The event laid special emphasis on Alumni Connect and Supply of Defence Equipment. On this front, Association of India Mozambique Military Alumni (AIMMA) was launched and its members were felicitated by the senior dignitaries. A presentation highlighting the key capabilities of India’s defence industry was also made.

The High Commissioner of India to Mozambique. Mr Robert Shetkintong stated that defence cooperation has emerged to be one of the major pillars of the bilateral relations between India and Mozambique. The Indian Defence Adviser, Colonel Puneet Attri highlighted that the defence cooperation between the two nations is guided by the needs and priorities of Mozambique. The chief guest for the evening, Commander of the Air Force, Major General Jose Candido Tirano expressed deep satisfaction with India’s current efforts to support capacity building of FADM and hoped for further growth in bilateral engagements in this vital domain.

Over the last two years, India Mozambique defence cooperation has witnessed significant increase and diversification with military courses, joint training, ship visits and supply of defence equipment as the key areas of collaboration.