The inaugural meeting of India-Zimbabwe Joint Defence Committee (JDC) took place in New Delhi on June 04, 2026
Both sides agreed to enhance bilateral defence ties by expanding existing cooperation in areas including training, support and maintenance of common air assets
Discussed collaboration in new areas including joint manufacturing, counter-terrorism, border management and peacekeeping
Meeting was co-chaired by Joint Secretary Shri Amitabh Prasad from Indian side
Zimbabwean delegation led by Permanent Secretary Mr Aaron Daniel Tonde Nhepera
Zimbabwean delegation consisted of 12 members on a two-day visit to India
Indian delegation comprised representatives from Services, Department of Defence Production and Armed Forces Medical Services
The meeting operationalised objectives laid down in MoU on Defence Cooperation signed by Defence Ministers of both countries on sidelines of Aero India 2025
Zimbabwe delegation visited DPSU Bhawan in New Delhi to discuss potential areas of mutual cooperation with Indian defence industry representatives
Mr Aaron Daniel Tonde Nhepera laid wreath and paid homage at National War Memorial, New Delhi
