**Executive Summary: Inaugural India-Algeria Joint Commission Meeting on Defence Cooperation**
**Overview**
On May 5, 2026, the inaugural Joint Commission meeting between India and Algeria was held in New Delhi to strengthen and expand bilateral defence ties. This meeting follows a momentum shift in relations initiated by the signing of a Defence Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in 2024.
**Key Objectives and Agreements**
The two nations discussed several areas of mutual interest to enhance strategic cooperation, including:
* **Military Training and Exercises:** Collaborative efforts in personnel development and joint drills.
* **Defence Industries:** Cooperation in manufacturing and industrial exchange.
* **Medical Cooperation:** Joint initiatives within the Armed Forces Medical Services.
* **Regulatory Framework:** Both countries signed the **Rules of Procedure**, a guiding framework designed to oversee the implementation of defence cooperation and govern future Joint Commission meetings.
**Leadership and Participation**
The meeting was co-chaired by:
* **India:** Shri Amitabh Prasad, Joint Secretary (International Cooperation).
* **Algeria:** Maj Gen Kaid Nour Eddine, Chief of Staff of the Naval Forces.
The Indian delegation included representatives from the three Services (Army, Navy, Air Force), Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff, the Department of Defence Production, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Armed Forces Medical Services, and the Ministry of External Affairs.
**Additional Activities**
As part of the official visit, Maj Gen Kaid Nour Eddine paid homage to fallen heroes at the National War Memorial in New Delhi. The Algerian delegation is also scheduled to interact with representatives from various Indian defence industries.
**Administrative Details**
* **Date of Event:** May 5, 2026
* **Publication Date:** May 6, 2026, 1:22 PM
* **Source:** PIB Delhi, Ministry of Defence
* **Release ID:** 2258326
* **Visitor Counter:** 479
Key Entities Referenced
India-Algeria Joint Commission: The bilateral body established to expand cooperation in training, military exercises, medical cooperation, and defence industries.
Rules of Procedure: A signed framework document that governs the implementation of defence cooperation and guides future Joint Commission meetings.
Defence MoU (2024): A foundational memorandum of understanding signed in 2024 that established the current momentum in bilateral defence relations.
Maj Gen Kaid Nour Eddine: Chief of Staff of the Naval Forces, Algeria, who co-chaired the inaugural meeting and led the Algerian delegation.
Shri Amitabh Prasad: Joint Secretary (International Cooperation), India, who co-chaired the inaugural meeting representing the Indian delegation.
Ministry of Defence
India-Algeria Joint Commission agrees to further
expand defence cooperation during inaugural
meeting in New Delhi
Posted On: 06 MAY 2026 1:22PM by PIB Delhi
The inaugural Joint Commission meeting between India and Algeria took place in New Delhi on May 05,
2026. During the meeting, the two sides discussed areas of mutual interest in the field of training, military
exercise, medical cooperation and defence industries. They agreed to further expand defence cooperation
activities between the two countries.
Both the countries signed the Rules of Procedure responsible for overseeing the implementation of India-
Algeria defence cooperation which will work as a guiding framework for Joint Commission meetings. The
meeting was co-chaired by Joint Secretary (International Cooperation) Shri Amitabh Prasad and Chief of
Staff of the Naval Forces, Algeria Maj Gen Kaid Nour Eddine. The Indian delegation comprised officers
from three Services, HQ, Integrated Defence Staff, Department of Defence Production, DRDO, Armed
Forces Medical Services, and Ministry of External Affairs.Defence relationship between India and Algeria has gained momentum since the signing of a Defence
MoU in 2024 and is marked by high-level visits from both sides. The visit of Chief of Staff of the Naval
Forces, Algeria marks a pivotal step in India-Algeria defence relations and reinforces the commitment of
both sides to work together in areas of mutual interest.
Ahead of the meeting, Maj Gen Kaid Nour Eddine laid a wreath at the National War Memorial, New Delhi
and paid homage to the fallen heroes. The Algerian delegation will also interact with defence industries
during the visit.
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