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COAS wraps up 2-nation tour aimed at strengthening military cooperation

New Delhi, Jan 9 (UNI) The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi has successfully concluded his official two-nation visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sri Lanka.
The four-day visit, which culminated on January 8, was aimed at reinforcing India’s commitment to deepening defence cooperation, enhancing military-to-military engagement and strengthening strategic partnerships with friendly nations in West Asia and the Indian Ocean Region, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence here today.
The visit significantly advanced defence and military-to-military cooperation with both the UAE and Sri Lanka through enhanced strategic dialogue, expanded professional military education exchanges, and tangible capacity-building initiatives. It reinforced mutual trust, strengthened interoperability and underscored India’s role as a reliable and trusted defence partner.
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