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India-Algeria Joint Commission agrees to further expand defence cooperation during inaugural meeting in New Delhi

May 6, 2026 Photo(s): By PIB
Glimpses of 1st Joint Commission meeting between India and Algeria, in New Delhi on May 5, 2026.

The inaugural Joint Commission meeting between India and Algeria took place in New Delhi on May 5, 2026. During the meeting, the two sides discussed areas of mutual interest in the field of training, military exercise, medical cooperation and defence industries. They agreed to further expand defence cooperation activities between the two countries.

Both the countries signed the Rules of Procedure responsible for overseeing the implementation of India-Algeria defence cooperation which will work as a guiding framework for Joint Commission meetings. The meeting was co-chaired by Joint Secretary (International Cooperation) Amitabh Prasad and Chief of Staff of the Naval Forces, Algeria Major General Kaid Nour Eddine. The Indian delegation comprised officers from three Services, HQ, Integrated Defence Staff, Department of Defence Production, DRDO, Armed Forces Medical Services, and Ministry of External Affairs.

Defence relationship between India and Algeria has gained momentum since the signing of a Defence MoU in 2024 and is marked by high-level visits from both sides. The visit of Chief of Staff of the Naval Forces, Algeria marks a pivotal step in India-Algeria defence relations and reinforces the commitment of both sides to work together in areas of mutual interest.

Ahead of the meeting, Major General Kaid Nour Eddine laid a wreath at the National War Memorial, New Delhi and paid homage to the fallen heroes. The Algerian delegation will also interact with defence industries during the visit.