Ministry of Defence press release · 2 April 2026 · pibtracker filter

India and Mozambique holds Fifth Joint Defence Working Group Meet

PRID2248512 MinistryMinistry of Defence Released2 April 2026 Reading6 min

Posted On: 02 APR 2026 6:05PM by PIB Delhi 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 defense 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. Shri 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 Shri Robert Shetkintong and India’s Defence Attache also joined the meet. Mr 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 *** VK/SR/GC (Release ID: 2248512) Visitor Counter : 845 Read this release in: Urdu , हिन्दी Ministry of Defence India and Mozambique holds Fifth Joint Defence Working Group Meet Posted On: 02 APR 2026 6:05PM by PIB Delhi 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 defense 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. Shri 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 Shri Robert Shetkintong and India’s Defence Attache also joined the meet. Mr 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 *** VK/SR/GC (Release ID: 2248512) 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 defense 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. Shri 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 Shri Robert Shetkintong and India’s Defence Attache also joined the meet. Mr Casimiro Augusto Muieo, Permanent Secretary, Defence headed the Mozambican delegation. 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