With an eye to enhance bilateral ties in defence production, Rajnath Singh to visit Italy, France
Rajnath Singh will conduct the 5th Annual Defence Dialogue with his counterpart, French Minister of Armed Forces Sebastian Lecornu in Paris
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New Delhi, Oct 8: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to visit Italy and France, starting from Oct 9 (Monday) to 12 (Thursday). During the first leg of his two-nation visit, the Raksha Mantri is scheduled to meet Italian Defence Minister Guido Crisetto in Rome.
The relationship between India and Italy was elevated to Strategic Partnership in March 2023 during the visit of the Italian Prime Minister to India. The official statement of the defence ministry further mentions that during the second & final leg, Rajnath Singh will conduct the 5th Annual Defence Dialogue with his counterpart, French Minister of Armed Forces Sebastian Lecornu in Paris.
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Defence Minister #RajnathSingh will visit #Italy and #France from October 9 to 12, said the Ministry of Defence.
— IANS (@ians_india) October 8, 2023
During the first leg of his two-nation visit, Rajnath Singh is scheduled to meet Italian Defence Minister Guido Crisetto in Rome. pic.twitter.com/wUMhPuVVDV
India and France recently celebrated 25 years of Strategic Partnership. Both countries enjoy a deep and wide-ranging bilateral defence relationship, including significant industrial cooperation.
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In both Rome and Paris, the Raksha Mantri will also interact with the defence industry CEOs and senior representatives to discuss potential opportunities for industrial cooperation.
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