Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today met 1st Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic, Karel Havlicek, in New Delhi. In a social media post, Mr Singh said that both countries agreed to further expand this collaboration under the aegis of India-Czech Joint Defence Committee, to promote Atmanirbhar Bharat. He said that during the meeting, they reviewed the entire spectrum of Defence Industrial Cooperation.
The Minister also reiterated that the partnership between India and the Czech Republic is based on historical and cultural ties, and shared values of mutual trust and respect. During the talks, both the ministers also discussed the ongoing issues of peace and security and acknowledged the need for greater cooperation to maintain regional stability. Mr Karel Havlíček is on a four-day visit to India and is interacting with various Ministries, Trades and Businesses. He is scheduled to visit various industries in Bengaluru and Mumbai during his stay.
