CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Defence cooperation is an important pillar of the India-Russia strategic partnership. It is guided by the Agreement on the Programme for Military Technical Cooperation signed between the two countries.

Detailed explanation-2: -India and Cyprus have signed a number of agreements in various areas including on Defence and Military Cooperation between the two countries.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Agreement between India and China on Border Defence Cooperation (BDCA) covers border stability and security, information asymmetry, smuggling, socio-economic reconstruction, environment and disease transmission along the line of actual control.

Detailed explanation-4: -Currently, India has defence cooperation agreements with over 53 countries. In light of evolving power dynamics and new challenges, India must consider utilising its defence forces and related scientific, technical, business and academic communities to protect its sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.

Detailed explanation-5: -The broad objectives of defence cooperation between countries are: To promote intra and extra regional peace and stability through dialogue and cooperation in the field of defence and security. To promote mutual understanding on defence and security challenges as well as to enhance transparency and openness.