Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi is set to embark on an official visit to Algeria next week, marking his first foreign tour since the success of Operation Sindoor. The visit underscores India’s growing push to strengthen its strategic and defence footprint in Africa.
Sources said defence cooperation will be the central agenda of the visit, with discussions expected on Army-to-Army ties, training exchanges, capability development, and defence technology collaboration. Given Algeria’s use of equipment similar to that of India’s armed forces, the partnership is seen as mutually beneficial in terms of operational expertise, maintenance support, and logistics.
The two countries are also likely to explore defence industrial cooperation, particularly in modernization, equipment support, and co-production opportunities.
“Deliberations will help deepen trust, enhance interoperability, and expand practical cooperation between the two militaries,” an Army spokesperson said.
India views Algeria as a natural partner in its outreach to Africa and the Mediterranean, owing to its strategic position as a security anchor for the Sahel region, vast energy resources, and robust military capabilities. The visit follows earlier trips to Algeria by the President of India and the Chief of Defence Staff, which laid the groundwork for closer ties.
General Dwivedi is also expected to share India’s strategic outlook on zero tolerance for terrorism and engage in discussions on regional and global security challenges.
Analysts note that Algeria’s standing in the African Union and its Non-Aligned tradition align closely with India’s vision of South–South cooperation and multipolarity. The visit is expected to inject fresh momentum into India–Algeria defence and security relations, reinforcing shared values of sovereignty and stability.
