Indian Army Chief Honour in UAE: India’s Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, has started an important two day visit to the United Arab Emirates. The visit focuses on making military ties between India and the UAE stronger. Both countries want to work more closely on defence matters and improve trust between their armed forces.
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General Dwivedi left for the UAE on Sunday and will meet senior military leaders of the Gulf nation during his stay. The Indian Army shared details about the visit and said, “The visit underscores a shared commitment to deepening mutual understanding, enhancing cooperation in areas of common interest, and advancing bilateral defence cooperation between the two nations.”
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After reaching the UAE, the Army Chief will receive a Guard of Honour from the UAE Land Forces. This ceremony shows respect and friendship between the two armies. He will then meet top officers of the UAE Armed Forces, including the Commander of the UAE Land Forces. During these meetings the officials will explain how the UAE Army works and what its duties are and what kind of strength and abilities it has.
Meetings With Troops and Defence Institutions
General Dwivedi will also visit important military bases and centres in the UAE. He will spend time with officers and soldiers to understand how they train and operate. These meetings help both sides learn from each other and build better professional bonds.
The Army Chief will also visit the UAE National Defence College. There, he will speak to officers and share views on leadership, security, and defence cooperation.
The Press Information Bureau said, “He will also visit key military establishments and interact with officers and troops, underscoring the growing defence partnership between India and the UAE. This includes a visit to the UAE National Defence College, where the COAS will address all officers. These engagements are aimed at further enhancing bilateral defence cooperation, professional military exchanges, and strategic understanding between the two armed forces.”
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This visit takes place only weeks after Major General Ali Saif Humaid Alkaabi, the Commander of the UAE Presidential Guard, visited India. These regular visits show how both countries value their defence relationship.
General Dwivedi’s trip also comes at a time when the Gulf region is facing fast changes. Tensions are rising between the UAE and Saudi Arabia over the situation in Yemen. In this situation, strong military talks and cooperation become even more important.
