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Algerian Military Delegation Tours Indian Army HQ to Boost Defence Ties

A 28-member officer delegation from Algeria's War High College visited the Headquarters Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa Area as part of a Foreign Study Tour. The delegation was briefed on the Indian Army's Area Headquarters framework, including operational support and logistics. The visit aims to reinforce defence and security engagement, focusing on bolstering Army-to-Army cooperation and sharing perspectives on security challenges. This interaction follows recent high-level visits, including by the Army Chief, underscoring the importance of strengthening bilateral relations.

Key Points: Algerian Officers Visit Indian Army HQ to Strengthen Defence Cooperation

  • 28-member Algerian delegation visit
  • Focus on Army-to-Army cooperation
  • Part of foreign study tour
  • Follows high-level Indian visits to Algeria
  • Aims to boost defence industrial collaboration
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Algerian delegation visits HQ Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat area

A 28-member Algerian military delegation visited Indian Army HQ in Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat to enhance interoperability and India-Algeria defence cooperation.

"The interaction further strengthened India-Algeria Defence Cooperation through shared learning and enhanced interoperability. - Southern Command, Indian Army"

New Delhi, February 1

A 28-member officer delegation from the War High College, Tamentfoust, Algeria visited Headquarters at Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa Area as part of their Foreign Study Tour.

The General Officer Commanding interacted with the officers and highlighted the role of such engagements in enhancing mutual understanding, interoperability, and India-Algeria Defence Cooperation.

In a post on X, the Indian Army said, "A 28-member officer delegation from the War High College, Tamentfoust, Algeria, visited Headquarters Maharashtra, Gujarat & Goa Area (HQ MG & G Area) as part of their Foreign Study Tour. The delegation was briefed on the Indian Army's Area Headquarters framework, including operational support, logistics, military-civil fusion and humanitarian assistance. The General Officer Commanding interacted with the officers, highlighted the role of such engagements in enhancing mutual understanding, interoperability and India-Algeria Defence Cooperation."

The Southern Command of the Indian Army said, "Showcasing the depth of professional military engagement, a 28-member officer delegation from the War High College, Tamentfoust, Algeria, gained comprehensive exposure to the functioning of an Area Headquarters at HQ Maharashtra, Gujarat & Goa Area under the aegis of Southern Command. The interaction further strengthened India-Algeria Defence Cooperation through shared learning and enhanced interoperability."

The visit followed General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), visiting Algeria from August 25 to 28, 2025. The visit came close on the heels of recent visits by President Droupadi Murmu and the Chief of the Defence Staff, underscoring the importance of strengthening India-Algeria relations, a Ministry of Defence statement said.

The visit aimed to reinforce defence and security engagement between India and Algeria, with a focus on bolstering Army-to-Army cooperation, sharing perspectives on regional and global security challenges, and exploring avenues for defence industrial collaboration, the statement added.

- ANI

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Priya S
Great to see such exchanges. Sharing our expertise in logistics and humanitarian assistance can really help other nations. Hope this leads to more collaboration in technology and training.
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Rohit P
While I support defence cooperation, I hope the focus is also on tangible outcomes for our own forces. Sometimes these tours feel more like diplomatic formalities than substantive partnerships. Let's ensure our soldiers benefit too.
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Sarah B
Interesting read. The "military-civil fusion" aspect mentioned is crucial. India's experience in managing civil-military relations in diverse states like Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Goa must be valuable learning for them.
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Vikram M
Building strong ties in Africa is the need of the hour. Algeria is a significant partner. Hope this paves the way for our defence exports like Tejas or BrahMos to find a new market! đź’Ş
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Karthik V
The sequence of high-level visits—CDS, President, now this delegation—shows a clear, sustained effort. Good to see our foreign policy and defence strategy working in sync. More power to our armed forces.

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