Archive · 27 Jul 2026
India and Cote d'Ivoire Strengthen Defence Cooperation
India and Cote d'Ivoire had a meeting to talk about how they can work together better in defence.
The Air Force chiefs from both countries met in New Delhi.
They discussed ways to make their militaries stronger and work more closely.
The Ivorian Air Force chief also visited a memorial to honour Indian soldiers who have died in service.
Both countries want to improve their defence cooperation and make their militaries more capable.
India and Cote d'Ivoire held discussions on strengthening defence cooperation and military engagement.
Air Chief Marshal A P Singh met with Major General Koffi N'Guessan Alfred in New Delhi.
The Ivorian Air Force chief visited the National War Memorial and paid tribute to Indian soldiers.
Both countries aim to enhance the capabilities of the Ivorian Air Force through collaboration.
The meeting reaffirmed the commitment to deepening bilateral defence ties.
- Who
- Air Chief Marshal A P Singh (India), Major General Koffi N'Guessan Alfred (Cote d'Ivoire)
- What
- Discussions on defence cooperation and military engagement
- When
- July 27, 2026
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To strengthen bilateral defence ties and enhance military capabilities
India
Cote d'Ivoire
Defence Cooperation
India
India aims to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation and enhance military-to-military engagement with Cote d'Ivoire.
Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire seeks to enhance the capabilities of its Air Force through collaboration with India.
- Date
- July 27, 2026
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Indian Delegation
- Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh
- Ivorian Delegation
- Major General Koffi N'Guessan Alfred
- Key Discussion Topics
- Defence cooperation, military-to-military engagement, enhancing capabilities of the Ivorian Air Force
- Ceremonial Events
- Guard of Honour, visit to National War Memorial