Opinion: Indian Navy In Africa — Message To China

India has marked a significant milestone with its inaugural nine-nation naval exercise in Africa — AIKEYME 25 — organised in collaboration with Tanzania this month.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flags off INS Sunayna as IOS SAGAR, with 44 personnel from 9 friendly foreign navies onboard, from Karwar on April 5.

Source : PTI

As China intensifies its strategic involvement in Africa through endeavours such as the Belt and Road Initiative, defence collaborations, and joint military exercises, India has marked a significant milestone with its inaugural nine-nation joint naval engagement in Africa. This exercise, organised in collaboration with Tanzania, aimed to reinforce India’s commitment to fostering a relationship built on trust and friendship with its maritime neighbour. The naval exercise — named