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Kenya Defence Forces and the India Joint Defence Working Group II convened at Defence Headquarters on January 13, 2025.
In a statement, KDF said the meeting was to chart a bilateral defence agenda for the upcoming Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting to be held in the coming months.
The Indian delegation was led by India’s defence attaché to Kenya, Navy Captain Velagada Shirdikant, and the KDF team by Colonel Benson Karuimbo.
KDF and Indian Army Discussions
Deliberations provided an opportunity to shape a forward-looking agenda for possible collaboration in the fields of joint military training, defence industry cooperation, medical training and equipment, as well as border security management.
Both delegations underlined the importance of sustained military-to-military engagements and agreed on the need to translate strategic dialogue into practical and outcome-oriented.
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Security Challenges & Agreements
Speaking during the meeting, Captain Velagada underscored that Kenya and India share common security challenges.
He reiterated India’s commitment to strengthening partnerships that contribute to border security, stability, and peace.
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The meeting concluded with the adoption of agreed action points to guide future engagements and the drafting of a joint framework to advance defence cooperation.
The Defence Planning Meeting marks a significant milestone in the deepening of KDF-India defence relations and reflects the mutual commitment of both nations to promoting peace, security, and stability.
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KDF officials met with their colleagues from the Indian Army. PHOTO/KDF.
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