COAS
Indian Army Chief Dhiraj Seth to visit Czech Republic, focus on defence cooperation
General Dhiraj Seth, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), proceeded on an official visit to the Czech Republic from November 16 to 19 with visit aims to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation, enhance military-to-military engagement and explore opportunities for collaboration in defence technology and industry.
During the visit, the COAS 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 the Deputy Chief of Defence at General Staff Headquarters (GSHQ) in Prague.
The COAS will pay tribute to fallen soldiers during a wreath-laying ceremony at the GSHQ. He will call on senior officials of the Ministry of Defence.
These engagements will focus on matters of mutual interest, including military cooperation, training, modernisation and emerging security challenges.
As part of the programme, General Dhiraj 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 readiness of the Czech Armed Forces.
The COAS will interact with representatives of Inter-governmental Defence Cooperation Agency (AMOS), the Defence and Security Industry Association and leading defence manufacturers to explore opportunities for cooperation in defence technology and industry.
The visit reflects the shared commitment of India and the Czech Republic to strengthening bilateral defence relations through sustained military dialogue, professional exchanges and industrial partnerships.
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