India and Czech Republic Agree to Expand Defence Industrial Cooperation
New Delhi, October 13: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral talks with Czech Republic First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade Karel Havlíček in New Delhi on Tuesday, with both sides agreeing to strengthen defence industrial cooperation and explore opportunities for further collaboration.
During the meeting, the two leaders reviewed the full range of defence industrial cooperation between India and the Czech Republic. They welcomed ongoing collaborative initiatives and the successful establishment of several joint ventures, reaffirming their commitment to expanding bilateral engagement in the defence sector.
Both sides agreed to further strengthen cooperation, including through the India-Czech Joint Defence Committee, with a focus on advancing the Indian government’s Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.
The discussions also covered ongoing peace and security issues, with the leaders recognising the importance of enhanced cooperation in promoting regional stability.
Rajnath Singh and Havlíček reiterated that the India-Czech Republic partnership is rooted in longstanding historical and cultural ties, as well as shared values of mutual trust and respect.
Havlíček is on a four-day visit to India during which he is scheduled to engage with various ministries, trade representatives and business leaders. His itinerary also includes visits to industrial establishments in Bengaluru and Mumbai.
The visit is expected to provide further opportunities to strengthen industrial ties and explore avenues for deeper cooperation between the two countries. ANB
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