New Delhi, January 6 (.) Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi addressed officers of the UAE National Defence College (NDC) on Tuesday as part of his ongoing two-day visit to the Emirates.
The Chief of Army Staff is on a two-nation tour, with the first leg of UAE ending today.
In his address, the COAS highlighted the evolving global security landscape and the changing character of modern conflicts, underscoring the impetus to technology in modern warfare. The COAS emphasised on the leadership role of senior military officers and stressed the importance of collaborative engagements, including strong bilateral and multilateral defence cooperation between India, the UAE and other regional partners, to achieve symbiotic outcomes and advance regional and global peace and security.
Earlier, on Monday, Gen Dwivedi met Major General Staff Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami, Commander, UAE Land Forces. The discussions focussed on enhancing positive military engagement, training convergence and advancing bilateral Defence Cooperation between India and UAE. The COAS also visited the Land Forces Museum, gaining insights into the rich history, traditions and military heritage of the UAE Land Forces.
Following the visit to the UAE, the COAS will visit Sri Lanka from 07 – 08 January. On arrival, the COAS will be accorded a Guard of Honour by the Sri Lanka Army. He will engage with senior military and civil leadership, including the Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, Deputy Minister of Defence and the Defence Secretary; and hold detailed discussions on matters of mutual interest, including training cooperation, capacity building and regional security.
During the visit, the COAS will address officers at the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) and interact with officers and trainees at the Army War College, Buttala, reflecting India’s strong commitment to defence education and professional military exchanges with Sri Lanka.
General Dwivedi will also pay homage at the IPKF War Memorial, honouring the supreme sacrifice of Indian soldiers.
The visit of the Chief of the Army Staff to the UAE and Sri Lanka reaffirms India’s commitment to strengthening defence cooperation, fostering mutual trust and enhancing interoperability with friendly nations in the Indian Ocean Region and West Asia
. PWS CDS