Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi departs for official UAE visit

New Delhi [India], January 4 (ANI): The Indian Army on Sunday announced that Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi has departed on an official two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), scheduled from January 5 to January 6.
ADGPI Indian Army shared the update on X, stating, "General Upendra Dwivedi, COAS, proceeded on an official visit to the United Arab Emirates UAE today. The visit underscores a shared commitment to deepening mutual understanding, enhancing cooperation in areas of common interest and advancing bilateral Defence Cooperation between the two nations."

ADGPI Indian Army tweets, "General Upendra Dwivedi, COAS, proceeded on an official visit to the United Arab Emirates UAE today. The visit underscores a shared commitment to deepening mutual understanding, enhancing cooperation in areas of common interest and advancing bilateral… pic.twitter.com/lSmuFmCE1a

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Meanwhile, on Thursday, General Dwivedi extended New Year greetings to the nation and hailed India's decision action under Operation Sindoor, saying the "operation continues even today." In an X post by the ADG PI-Indian Army, General Upendra Dwivedi noted that the army is undergoing a decade of transformation, stating "jointness, self-reliance, and innovation" as the pillars of India's defence strategy.
He called for indigenous technologies and new ideas to make the Army future-ready. The COAS said, "On the auspicious occasion of New Year 2026, on behalf of the Indian Army, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all fellow citizens. May this New Year bring happiness, good health, and prosperity to you and your families. The Indian Army is ensuring the security of the nation with utmost vigilance and determination."
"Last year, the enemy's nefarious designs were given a befitting reply through firm and decisive action under Operation Sindoor, and this operation continues even today. Along with vigilance on the borders, the Army has played a vital role in national progress through rapid response during disasters within the country and nation-building efforts," he said.
India had launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025, targeting the terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, as a response to the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 individuals were killed.
Further, Army Chief General Dwivedi noted that networking and data-centricity are providing new impetus to the Army's transformation process. (ANI)