Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA)

Q.  India and US recently signed LEMOA. It is for
- Published on 15 Apr 16

a. Militaries of both nations to share facilities
b. Economic Cooperation
c. Communication Interoperability
d. Geo-spatial Cooperation

ANSWER: Militaries of both nations to share facilities
 
  • In a significant decision that could have far-reaching implications for India’s military posture, India and the U.S. have agreed “in principle” on a logistics support agreement, Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA) that would make it easier for both militaries to share each other’s facilities.
  • LEMOA would not facilitate basing of U.S. troops in India as per the US.
  • Though proposed in 2004, the UPA government opposed it as the agreement were perceived too intrusive and would be seen as compromising on India’s nonaligned stance.

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