Kenyan Navy Commander Paul Owuor Otieno meets Indian COAS Upendra Dwivedi, discusses defence ties
Kenyan Navy Commander, Major General Paul Owuor Otieno called on COAS General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday when they discussed advancing defence cooperation and enhancing regional security.
Sharing details about the meeting, the Indian Army wrote on X: "Major General Paul Owuor Otieno, Commander of the Kenya Navy, called on #GeneralUpendraDwivedi, #COAS, today. The interaction highlighted the enduring friendship between #India and #Kenya, with discussions focused on advancing bilateral #DefenceCooperation and enhancing regional security."
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Major General Paul Owuor Otieno, Commander of the Kenya Navy, called on #GeneralUpendraDwivedi, #COAS, today. The interaction highlighted the enduring friendship between #India and #Kenya, with discussions focused on advancing bilateral… pic.twitter.com/CCUbeEAMmR
The Indian Army said both leaders also deliberated on the prevailing geostrategic environment in the Indian Ocean Region and reaffirmed their shared commitment to peace and stability.
India-Kenya Relationship
India and Kenya are maritime neighbours.
The contemporary ties between India and Kenya have now evolved into a robust and multi-faceted partnership, marked by regular high-level visits, increasing trade and investment as well as extensive people-to-people contacts, read the statement issued by the Indian High Commission in Kenya.
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