India will host the African Chiefs Conclave, the second Africa-India field training exercise.
20/03/2023
The Indian Army is set to host the second edition of the Africa-India Field Training Exercise (AFINDEX-23) from 21 to 30 March and the African Chiefs Conclave in Pune on 28 March.
Army officials said that more than 22 countries are scheduled to participate in the conference, while 20 countries are expected to be part of the exercise.
The second edition of AFINDEX will enable the participating parties to hone their tactical skills, drills and procedures in joint operations for peacekeeping under the mandate of the United Nations.
The exercise will also create synergy and better understanding with the armies of African countries and give a boost to Indian defense industries.
The participating teams reached Pune on 17 March. The first Africa-India field training exercise was held in Pune in March 2019 which saw the participation of 20 African countries.
