Question: Recently, the Union Cabinet approved the bilateral MoU between India and Afghanistan on Technical Cooperation on Police Training and Development. For which period MoU will remain in force from the day of its signing?
(a) 3 years
(b) 4 years
(c) 5 years
(d) 6 years
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:
- On September 27th, 2017, The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for signing a MoU between India and Afghanistan on Technical Cooperation on Police Training and Development.
- The MoU will help in capacity building of Afghanistan National Police and improving the security apparatus in the region.
- It has been approved for a period of 5 years from the date of signing.
- It shall be extended for a further period of 5 years on the condition that are not further changes and or revision.
- It is noteworthy that India and Afghanistan have already signed an “Agreement on strategic partnership” in October, 2011.
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