Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth embarked on an official visit to the Czech Republic from November 16 to 19, aimed at strengthening bilateral defence cooperation, enhancing military-to-military ties and exploring opportunities for collaboration in defence technology and industry.
During the visit, General Seth will hold discussions with senior military leaders of the Czech Armed Forces, including Lieutenant General Petr Čepelka, First Deputy Chief of the General Staff and Deputy Chief of Defence, at the General Staff Headquarters (GSHQ) in Prague.
The COAS will also pay tribute to fallen soldiers by participating in a wreath-laying ceremony at the GSHQ and call on senior officials of the Czech Ministry of Defence. The discussions are expected to cover areas of mutual interest, including military cooperation, training, modernisation and emerging security challenges.
As part of his programme, General Seth will visit the Defence University in Brno and the NATO Joint Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defence Centre of Excellence. These visits will provide an opportunity to gain insights into specialised military training, operational capabilities and the future readiness of the Czech Armed Forces.
The COAS will also interact with representatives of the Inter-governmental Defence Cooperation Agency (AMOS), the Defence and Security Industry Association and leading defence manufacturers. The interactions will focus on identifying opportunities for cooperation in defence technology and industry.
The visit reflects the shared commitment of India and the Czech Republic to expanding bilateral defence relations through sustained military dialogue, professional exchanges and industrial partnerships. It is expected to provide further momentum to cooperation between the armed forces and defence industries of the two countries.
(PIB)
