New Delhi (NVI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today held a telephonic conversation with his Israeli counterpart, Lt Gen Benjamin Gantz to review the progress on defence cooperation between both the countries.
Both the ministers expressed satisfaction at the progress of strategic cooperation between the two countries and discussed possibilities of further strengthening the defence engagements.
“Had a telephone conversation with the Defence Minister of Israel, Mr. Benny Gantz and reviewed the progress on defence cooperation between both the countries. We also discussed the prevailing COVID-19 situation and how we can fight against this menace through mutual cooperation,” Rajnath Singh tweeted.
Had a telephone conversation with the Defence Minister of Israel, Mr. Benny Gantz and reviewed the progress on defence cooperation between both the countries.
We also discussed the prevailing COVID-19 situation and how we can fight against this menace through mutual cooperation
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 24, 2020
They also expressed satisfaction at the ongoing collaboration in research and development in fighting pandemic COVID-19 which will not only benefit the two countries but also aid the larger humanitarian cause.
Singh invited greater participation of Israeli defence companies under new liberalised foreign direct investment (FDI) regime in defence manufacturing.
Furthermore, the two ministers exchanged views on regional developments. Defence Minister of Israel responded positively to an invitation from Rajnath Singh to visit India at the earliest opportunity.
This comes days after India is considering to enhance its surveillance capabilities and firepower by placing orders for Heron surveillance drones and Spike anti-tank guided missiles from Israel under the emergency financial powers granted by the government.
-CHK
