Rajnath Singh, Czech Deputy PM Karel Havlíček discuss expansion of defence industrial cooperation

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with the Czech Republic’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade, Karel Havlíček, in New Delhi on Tuesday, October 13, to review the full spectrum of defence industrial cooperation between the two countries and explore avenues for expanding bilateral collaboration. Both sides agree to deepen collaboration under India-Czech Joint Defence Committee, with focus on Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

During the meeting, the two leaders welcomed the ongoing cooperation between India and the Czech Republic, including the successful establishment of various joint ventures, and agreed to further strengthen defence industry ties. They emphasised the potential for expanding collaboration under the India-Czech Joint Defence Committee, with a particular focus on advancing India’s Make in India initiative and the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.