3rd India–Tanzania Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meets in Goa
On 26 November 2024 in Goa, India and Tanzania held the third Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting to expand defence ties.
Summary
On 26 November 2024, the third India–Tanzania Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting was held in Goa. The sides discussed training partnerships, service-to-service ties and maritime and defence industry cooperation. The Indian delegation was led by Joint Secretary Amitabh Prasad of the Ministry of Defence, with India's High Commissioner to Tanzania Bishwadip Dey attending; the Tanzanian side was led by Land Forces Commander Maj Gen Fadhil Omary Nondo. The Tanzanian delegation was to visit Goa Shipyard Ltd, INS Hansa and the National Institute of Hydrography. The two countries have a five-year roadmap to guide defence cooperation.
Key facts
- Meeting
- 3rd India–Tanzania JDCC, Goa, 26 Nov 2024
- India led by
- JS Amitabh Prasad (MoD)
- Tanzania led by
- Maj Gen Fadhil Omary Nondo, Land Forces Commander
- Visits
- Goa Shipyard Ltd, INS Hansa, National Institute of Hydrography
- Framework
- Five-year defence cooperation roadmap
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where was the third India–Tanzania Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting held on 26 November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Goa
PIB (MoD): the third JDCC meeting between India and Tanzania took place in Goa on 26 November 2024.
Which edition of the India–Tanzania Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) was held in November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Third
PIB (MoD): it was the third edition of the JDCC; the Indian side was led by Joint Secretary Amitabh Prasad.