India and Algeria Hold First Joint Commission Meeting

On 5th May 2026, India and Algeria agreed to deepen bilateral defence cooperation during the inaugural meeting of the India-Algeria Joint Commission held in New Delhi.

Key Points

Areas of Cooperation: Both sides explored cooperation in military training, joint exercises, medical collaboration, and defence industry partnerships.
Rules of Procedure Signed: India and Algeria signed the Rules of Procedure for implementing bilateral defence cooperation, creating a structured framework for future Joint Commission activities.
Defence Ties Since 2024: The Ministry of Defence noted that bilateral defence relations have expanded significantly since the signing of a Defence MoU in 2024.
Industry Engagement: The Algerian delegation is scheduled to interact with Indian defence industry stakeholders to explore future collaboration opportunities.