Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be visiting Italy and France from October 09 to 12 in an effort to further deepening bilateral defence ties with both countries.
During the first leg of his two-nation visit, he 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.
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.
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.
In both Rome and Paris, he will also interact with the defence industry CEOs and senior representatives to discuss potential opportunities for industrial cooperation.
