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India and Mozambique holds Fifth Joint Defence Working Group Meet

April 2, 2026 Photo(s): By X / SpokespersonMoD
India and Mozambique held the 5th Joint Defence Working Group (JDWG) meeting in Maputo from April 1–2, 2026.

India and Mozambique conducted the Fifth Joint Defence Working Group (JDWG) meeting from 1-2 April, 2026 in Maputo, Mozambique. The deliberations were focused on expansion in structured military exchanges, joint training opportunities, maritime domain awareness, conducting military exercises and promoting collaboration in supply of defence equipment.

The issues regarding strengthening of defence cooperation between the two countries were discussed. Both sides undertook a comprehensive review of the progress made since the previous JDWG meeting and charted out a forward-looking roadmap for defence engagement.

The Indian delegation was led by Joint Secretary Amitabh Prasad and the Mozambican delegation was led by Permanent Secretary, Defence Mr Casimiro Augusto Muieo.

Amitabh Prasad, Joint Secretary, MoD led the Indian delegation comprising senior representatives from the Ministry of Defence, the Indian Armed Forces and Indian Coast Guard. High Commissioner of India to Mozambique Robert Shetkintong and India's Defence Attache also joined the meet. Casimiro Augusto Muieo, Permanent Secretary, Defence headed the Mozambican delegation.

The meeting reaffirmed the strong ties between the two countries and their shared commitment to regional security and stability.