Fazil Mir
New Delhi, Nov 15 (NVI): Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth has departed on a four-day official visit to the Czech Republic from November 16 to 19, aimed at strengthening bilateral defence cooperation and enhancing military-to-military ties between the two countries.
During the visit, General Seth will hold discussions with senior military leadership 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 in Prague.
The Army Chief will also pay homage to fallen soldiers by laying a wreath at the General Staff Headquarters and meet senior officials of the Czech Ministry of Defence.
The discussions are expected to focus on various issues of mutual interest, including military cooperation, training, modernisation, defence technology 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 to gain insights into specialised training, operational capabilities and future preparedness of the Czech Armed Forces.
He is also scheduled to interact with representatives of the Inter-governmental Defence Cooperation Agency (AMOS), the Defence and Security Industry Association and leading defence manufacturers to explore opportunities for collaboration in defence technology and the defence industry.
The visit is expected to provide fresh momentum to India-Czech Republic defence relations through sustained military dialogue, professional exchanges and industrial partnerships, reflecting the shared commitment of both countries to strengthening bilateral cooperation.—(NVI)
