Tech transfer, joint exercises will take defence ties to new levels
India visit. The African nation is seeking to qualitatively upgrade its defence ties with India, Hassan told Dipanjan Roy Chaudhury in an interview.
Excerpts: On plans for cooperation in the defence industrial sector
Tanzania plans to cooperate with India through various avenues, including technology transfer, capacity building, joint military exercises, and potential defence equipment procurement, and to leverage India's expertise and experience.
One area of focus is technology transfer, where Tanzania aims to benefit from India's advanced defence technologies. Through technology transfer, Tanzania seeks to acquire knowledge and skills that will enable the development and modernisation of its defence industry.
This transfer of technology can encompass areas such as aerospace, naval systems, surveillance systems, communication equipment, and other defence-related technologies. Cooperation can also involve exchange and sharing of best practices in areas such as counterterrorism, peacekeeping operations, and disaster management.
To facilitate and strengthen this partnership, both countries have engaged in high-level visits, defence consultations and joint working groups. These platforms provide opportunities for officials and experts to discuss and identify areas of mutual interest, establish frameworks for cooperation, and develop plans for defence industry collaboration.
On maritime partnership
India-Tanzania maritime partnership has been steadily evolving.
