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Both sides reviewed progress on the proposed Indo-Swiss Research Framework and the Indo-Swiss Joint Scientific Board, which are intended to provide a more durable institutional structure for bilateral cooperation.
The expedition consisted of 35 personnel, including 25 members of the Indian Army and 10 personnel from the Argentine Army. It was led by Lieutenant Colonel Chirag Chatterjee and had been flagged off from the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi on August 21, 2026.
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met David Morrison, Senior Diplomatic and International Affairs Advisor to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Canada’s G7 and G20 Sherpa, in New Delhi on October 6, 2026. The meeting formed part of the regular bilateral security dialogue between the two countries.
The Ministry of Rural Development has said that the 177 houses will be constructed using advanced machinery and 3D concrete-printing systems, with the entire pilot expected to be completed within six months.
The Indian Army contingent comprises personnel from a Bhairav Battalion, while the UAE Army contingent includes troops from a Mountain Infantry Battalion. Women officers and combatants from both armies are also taking part in specialist roles during the exercise.
Commercial ties have become one of the strongest pillars of the India-UAE relationship. An official Ministry of External Affairs background note states that bilateral trade reached about $100 billion in 2025, making the UAE one of India’s largest trading partners.
According to the Department of Telecommunications, citizen participation through Sanchar Saathi has contributed to the blocking of millions of fraudulent or unauthorised mobile connections, the recovery of more than 14 lakh lost and stolen handsets, and the prevention of suspected cyber-fraud losses exceeding ₹5,000 crore.
Shalya is not initially presented as a natural Kaurava ally. As the brother of Madri, he is closely related to Nakula and Sahadeva and intends to join the Pandavas as the conflict moves towards war.
The visit produced five formal cooperation instruments and a new push to translate the India-European Free Trade Association Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement into investment and commercial opportunities.
During the Sweden visit, the Indian side also participated in an industry interaction organised by the Swedish Security and Defence Industry Association, SOFF. The meeting brought together representatives from Swedish defence companies and members of the accompanying Indian defence-industry delegation.
