India Concludes Strategic Operations at Tajikistan's Ayni Airbase
India has concluded its military operations at the Ayni airbase in Tajikistan following the end of a bilateral agreement. The base, developed with India's assistance, played a role in strategic influence and was used during the Northern Alliance support and the 2021 Afghanistan rescue missions.
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India has officially concluded its operations at the strategic Ayni airbase in Tajikistan after the expiration of a bilateral agreement, sources familiar with the development reported on Wednesday.
The agreement, which facilitated the joint development and operation of the airbase by both Indian and Tajik parties, ended approximately four years ago. It involved significant efforts by India in strengthening various facilities at the Soviet-era base.
India's tenure at the airbase, near Tajikistan's capital Dushanbe, was pivotal for strategic military influence in Central Asia. Historically, it supported the Northern Alliance in Afghanistan and facilitated evacuations during 2021. Its prolonged presence highlighted the significance of Ayni in regional defense strategy.
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