12th Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting between India & UAE held in Abu Dhabi

Current Context: The 12th Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) took place in Abu Dhabi on July 9, 2024.

• During this meeting, both sides discussed a wide range of opportunities for collaboration to further enhance defence and security cooperation between the two countries.
• Detailed discussions covered areas such as training, joint military exercises, defence industrial cooperation, subject matter expert exchange, and research and development.
• They also deliberated on regional security, including maritime security, emphasizing the need for enhanced collaboration to address security challenges.
• Additionally, the meeting explored mutual exchange of training opportunities in niche areas.
• The Indian delegation, led by Joint Secretary Shri Amitabh Prasad, engaged in productive discussions with UAE counterparts, including the Assistant Under Secretary of the Ministry of Defence and the CEO of the Tawazun Economic Council.

Question:

1 Where did the 12th Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting between India and the UAE take place?

• A) New Delhi
• B) Dubai
• C) Abu Dhabi
• D) Mumbai

Answer: C) The 12th Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) took place in Abu Dhabi on July 9, 2024.