India-Tanzania Joint Defence Cooperation Committee Meeting

• 04 Jul 2023

On 28^th and 29^th June, 2023, the second edition of the Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting between India and Tanzania was held in Arusha.

This important meeting brought together high-level officials from both countries to discuss and strengthen their defence cooperation.

The key points are:

• Participation: The meeting witnessed the participation of high-level officials from both India and Tanzania.
• Collaboration Opportunities: The meeting provided a platform for discussions on a wide range of opportunities for collaboration between the two countries, particularly focused on enhancing security in the Indian Ocean Region.
• Both sides explored avenues for cooperation and emphasized the growing prowess of India's defence manufacturing sector, which can potentially export to friendly nations.
• Five-Year Roadmap: A significant outcome of the meeting was the agreement on a comprehensive five-year roadmap for defence cooperation.
• This roadmap encompasses initiatives such as customized training, capacity building, maritime cooperation, infrastructure development, and collaboration in defence equipment and technology.
• The roadmap aims to strengthen defence capabilities and deepen the partnership between India and Tanzania.
• Parallel Meetings: Alongside the JDCC meeting, representatives from Indian Defence Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) held extensive meetings with stakeholders from the Tanzanian Forces.
• These parallel meetings allowed for focused discussions and explored avenues for cooperation and mutual benefit.
• Warm Relations: The meeting highlighted the close, warm, and friendly relations between India and Tanzania.
• It acknowledged the existing robust capacity building initiatives and development partnerships between the two countries, which contribute to strengthening bilateral ties.